Amphibolite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Mugearite

The general Amphibolite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Mugearite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Mugearite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mugearite,

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