Mugearite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Phonolite

The general Mugearite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Mugearite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Phonolite

The history of Mugearite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Phonolite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Phonolite,

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