Foidolite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Mugearite

The general Foidolite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Foidolite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Mugearite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Mugearite

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

For Foidolite,

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

For Mugearite,

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