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Rhyodacite and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
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.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite

The general Rhyodacite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite

Along with Rhyodacite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Luxullianite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Luxullianite,

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