Shonkinite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Luxullianite

The general Shonkinite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Luxullianite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Luxullianite

Along with Shonkinite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Luxullianite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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