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Mugearite and Marble Definition


Marble and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Marble

The general Mugearite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Mugearite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Marble. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Marble

The history of Mugearite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Marble

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

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