Mugearite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Vogesite

The general Mugearite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Mugearite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Vogesite

The history of Mugearite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Vogesite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Vogesite,

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