Mugearite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Amphibolite

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

History of Mugearite and Amphibolite

The history of Mugearite and Amphibolite 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.

Mugearite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Amphibolite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Amphibolite,

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