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Mugearite and Shale Definition


Shale and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Shale

The general Mugearite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Mugearite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Shale. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Shale

The history of Mugearite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Shale

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

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