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Porphyry and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
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
Egypt   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Porphyry and Luxullianite

The general Porphyry and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Luxullianite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Luxullianite

Along with Porphyry and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Luxullianite. Etymology of Porphyry and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Luxullianite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Luxullianite are listed below.

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