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Felsite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
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
From English feldspar and -ite   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Felsite and Mugearite

The general Felsite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Felsite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Mugearite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Mugearite

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

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