Hornblendite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Mugearite

The general Hornblendite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Mugearite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Mugearite

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

For Hornblendite,

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

For Mugearite,

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