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Mugearite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Mugearite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Mugearite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Syenite

The history of Mugearite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Syenite

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

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