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Phonolite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Phonolite and Luxullianite

The general Phonolite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Phonolite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Luxullianite

The history of Phonolite and Luxullianite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Phonolite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

Phonolite and Luxullianite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Luxullianite. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Luxullianite is England. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Luxullianite discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Luxullianite are Unknown.

Etymology of Phonolite and Luxullianite

Along with Phonolite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Phonolite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Luxullianite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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