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Gneiss and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
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 the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Mugearite

The general Gneiss and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Gneiss and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Mugearite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Mugearite

Along with Gneiss and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Mugearite. Etymology of Gneiss and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Mugearite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Mugearite are listed below.

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