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Mugearite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Borolanite

The general Mugearite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Mugearite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Borolanite

The history of Mugearite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Borolanite

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

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