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Skarn and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Skarn Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Alfred Harker   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Mugearite

The general Skarn and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Skarn and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Mugearite

The history of Skarn 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.

Skarn and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Mugearite

Along with Skarn and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Mugearite. Etymology of Skarn and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Skarn is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock. while that of Mugearite is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Mugearite are listed below.

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