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Whiteschist and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Whiteschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Whiteschist and Mugearite

The general Whiteschist and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Whiteschist and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Whiteschist and Mugearite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Mugearite

Along with Whiteschist and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Mugearite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Mugearite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Mugearite are listed below.

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