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Tonalite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Tonalite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   
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
Tonale, Italy   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   
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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Tonalite and Luxullianite

The general Tonalite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. 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 Tonalite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tonalite and Luxullianite

The history of Tonalite 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.

Tonalite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Luxullianite

Along with Tonalite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Tonalite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Tonalite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tonalite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Tonalite is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1 while that of Luxullianite is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tonalite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tonalite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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