Vogesite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Luxullianite

The general Vogesite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Luxullianite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Luxullianite

Along with Vogesite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Vogesite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Luxullianite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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