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Mugearite and Chert Definition


Chert and Mugearite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 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.

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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.

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