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Mugearite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From granite + diorite   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Granodiorite

The general Mugearite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Mugearite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Granodiorite

The history of Mugearite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Granodiorite

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

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