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Mugearite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Pantellerite

The general Mugearite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Mugearite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Pantellerite

The history of Mugearite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Pantellerite

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

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