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Epidosite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
Not Available   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Mugearite

The general Epidosite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Epidosite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Mugearite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Mugearite

Along with Epidosite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Mugearite. Etymology of Epidosite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Mugearite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Mugearite are listed below.

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