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Rhyolite and Mugearite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
North America
Skye, Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen
Alfred Harker
1.3 Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone
From mugear +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyolite and Mugearite

The general Rhyolite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Mugearite

The history of Rhyolite and Mugearite 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.

Rhyolite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Mugearite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Mugearite. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Mugearite is Skye, Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Mugearite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Mugearite is Alfred Harker.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Mugearite

Along with Rhyolite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Mugearite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Mugearite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Mugearite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mugearite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock