Mugearite and Latite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Latite

The general Mugearite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Mugearite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Latite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Latite

The history of Mugearite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Latite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Latite,

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