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Latite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
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 Latite and Mugearite

The general Latite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Latite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Latite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Mugearite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Mugearite

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

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