Phonolite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Mugearite

The general Phonolite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Phonolite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Mugearite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Mugearite

Along with Phonolite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Mugearite. Etymology of Phonolite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Mugearite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Mugearite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

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

For Mugearite,

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