Mugearite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Hornfels

The general Mugearite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Mugearite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Hornfels

The history of Mugearite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Hornfels

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Hornfels,

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