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Pyrolite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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
Pike County, U.S   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Pyrolite and Luxullianite

The general Pyrolite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Luxullianite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Luxullianite

Along with Pyrolite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Luxullianite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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