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Trachyandesite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Mugearite

The general Trachyandesite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Mugearite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Mugearite

Along with Trachyandesite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Mugearite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Mugearite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Mugearite are listed below.

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