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Mugearite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Italy   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Comendite

The general Mugearite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Mugearite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Comendite

The history of Mugearite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Comendite

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

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