Mugearite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Picrite

The general Mugearite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Mugearite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Picrite

The history of Mugearite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Picrite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Picrite,

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