Mugearite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Dunite

The general Mugearite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Mugearite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Dunite

The history of Mugearite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Dunite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Dunite,

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