Picrite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Mugearite

The general Picrite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Picrite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Mugearite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Mugearite

Along with Picrite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Mugearite. Etymology of Picrite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Mugearite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Mugearite are listed below.

For Picrite,

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

For Mugearite,

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