Phyllite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Luxullianite

The general Phyllite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Luxullianite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Luxullianite

Along with Phyllite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Phyllite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Luxullianite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Luxullianite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock