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Peridotite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Mugearite

The general Peridotite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Peridotite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Mugearite

The history of Peridotite and Mugearite 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.

Peridotite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Mugearite

Along with Peridotite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Mugearite. Etymology of Peridotite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Mugearite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Mugearite are listed below.

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