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Teschenite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Teschenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   
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
Scotland   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Luxullianite

The general Teschenite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Luxullianite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Luxullianite

Along with Teschenite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Teschenite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Luxullianite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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