Soapstone and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Mugearite

The general Soapstone and Mugearite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Soapstone and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Mugearite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Mugearite

Along with Soapstone and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Mugearite. Etymology of Soapstone and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Mugearite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Mugearite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mugearite,

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