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Mugearite and Flint Definition


Flint and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

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 Flint

The general Mugearite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Mugearite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Flint. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Flint

The history of Mugearite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Flint

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

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