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Mugearite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Sovite

The general Mugearite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Mugearite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Sovite

The history of Mugearite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Sovite

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

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