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Mugearite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Basanite 

The general Mugearite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Mugearite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Mugearite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Basanite 

The history of Mugearite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Basanite 

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

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