Mugearite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Diamictite

The general Mugearite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Mugearite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Diamictite

The history of Mugearite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Diamictite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Diamictite,

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