Basalt and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Mugearite

The general Basalt and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Basalt and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Mugearite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Mugearite

Along with Basalt and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Mugearite. Etymology of Basalt and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Mugearite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Mugearite are listed below.

For Basalt,

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

For Mugearite,

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