Nephelinite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Mugearite

The general Nephelinite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Nephelinite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Mugearite

The history of Nephelinite and Mugearite 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.

Nephelinite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Mugearite

Along with Nephelinite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Mugearite. Etymology of Nephelinite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Mugearite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Mugearite are listed below.

For Nephelinite,

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

For Mugearite,

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