Mugearite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Laterite

The general Mugearite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Mugearite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Laterite

The history of Mugearite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Laterite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Laterite,

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