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Diabase and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diabase and Mugearite

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

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History of Diabase and Mugearite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Mugearite

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

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