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Trachyte and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Trachyte Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   
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 Trachyte and Mugearite

The general Trachyte and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Trachyte and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Trachyte and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Trachyte and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyte and Mugearite

The history of Trachyte 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.

Trachyte and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyte and Mugearite

Along with Trachyte and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyte and Mugearite. Etymology of Trachyte and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyte and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Trachyte is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness while that of Mugearite is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyte and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyte and Mugearite are listed below.

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