Vogesite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Mugearite

The general Vogesite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Vogesite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Mugearite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Mugearite

Along with Vogesite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Mugearite. Etymology of Vogesite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Mugearite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Mugearite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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

For Mugearite,

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