Anorthosite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Mugearite

The general Anorthosite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or 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 Anorthosite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Mugearite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Mugearite

Along with Anorthosite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Mugearite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Mugearite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Mugearite are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mugearite,

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