Aplite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Mugearite

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

History of Aplite and Mugearite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Mugearite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Mugearite,

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