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Trachyandesite and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
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
Indonesia
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
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 Trachyandesite and Luxullianite

The general Trachyandesite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Luxullianite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Luxullianite

Along with Trachyandesite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Luxullianite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

  • 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