Arkose and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Mugearite

The general Arkose and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Arkose and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Mugearite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Mugearite

Along with Arkose and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Mugearite. Etymology of Arkose and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Mugearite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Mugearite are listed below.

For Arkose,

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

For Mugearite,

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