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Mugearite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
North America   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Andesite

The general Mugearite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Mugearite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Andesite

The history of Mugearite and Andesite 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.

Mugearite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Andesite

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

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