Mugearite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Kimberlite

The general Mugearite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Mugearite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Kimberlite

The history of Mugearite and Kimberlite 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.

Mugearite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Kimberlite

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

For Mugearite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock