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Mugearite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Mugearite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Mugearite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Mugearite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Mugearite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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