Mugearite and Obsidian Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Obsidian

The general Mugearite and Obsidian 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, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Mugearite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Obsidian

The history of Mugearite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Obsidian

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Obsidian,

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