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Mugearite and Chert Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Skye, Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Alfred Harker
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mugearite and Chert

The general Mugearite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Mugearite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Chert. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Chert

The history of Mugearite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Chert

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

For Mugearite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock

For Chert,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock