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Mangerite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Mugearite

The general Mangerite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Mangerite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Mugearite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Mugearite

Along with Mangerite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Mugearite. Etymology of Mangerite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Mangerite 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. Mangerite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Mugearite are listed below.

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