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Mugearite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Skarn

The general Mugearite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Mugearite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Skarn

The history of Mugearite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Skarn

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

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