Mugearite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Websterite

The general Mugearite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Mugearite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Websterite

The history of Mugearite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Websterite

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

For Mugearite,

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock