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Mugearite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Jaspillite

The general Mugearite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Mugearite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Jaspillite

The history of Mugearite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Jaspillite

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

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