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Mugearite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

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 Trachyandesite

The general Mugearite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Mugearite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Trachyandesite

The history of Mugearite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Trachyandesite

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

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