Mugearite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Foidolite

The general Mugearite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Mugearite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Foidolite

The history of Mugearite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Foidolite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Foidolite,

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