Scoria and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Luxullianite

The general Scoria and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. 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 Scoria and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Luxullianite

The history of Scoria 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.

Scoria and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Luxullianite

Along with Scoria and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Luxullianite. Etymology of Scoria and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Luxullianite is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Scoria,

• 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