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Mugearite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Ignimbrite

The general Mugearite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Mugearite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Ignimbrite

The history of Mugearite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Ignimbrite

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

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