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Mugearite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Mugearite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Mugearite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Scoria

The history of Mugearite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Scoria

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

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