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Mugearite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Argillite

The general Mugearite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Mugearite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Argillite

The history of Mugearite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Argillite

Along with Mugearite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Mugearite and Argillite. Etymology of Mugearite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mugearite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Mugearite is From mugear +‎ -ite while that of Argillite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mugearite and Argillite are listed below.

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