Mugearite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Arkose

The general Mugearite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Mugearite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Arkose

The history of Mugearite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Arkose

Along with Mugearite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Mugearite and Arkose. Etymology of Mugearite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mugearite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Mugearite is From mugear +‎ -ite while that of Arkose 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 Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mugearite and Arkose are listed below.

For Mugearite,

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

For Arkose,

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