Mugearite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Charnockite

The general Mugearite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Mugearite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Charnockite

The history of Mugearite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Charnockite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Charnockite,

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