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Mugearite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Ben More   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Benmoreite

The general Mugearite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Mugearite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Benmoreite

The history of Mugearite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Benmoreite

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

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