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Mugearite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Quartzite

The general Mugearite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Mugearite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Quartzite

The history of Mugearite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Quartzite

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

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