Aplite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Migmatite

The general Aplite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Aplite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Migmatite

The history of Aplite and Migmatite 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.

Aplite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

Aplite and Migmatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Aplite and Migmatite. In this section, you will know about Aplite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Aplite is Iran whereas Origin of Migmatite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Aplite and Migmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Aplite is Unknown and the discoverer of Migmatite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Aplite and Migmatite

Along with Aplite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Migmatite. Etymology of Aplite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Migmatite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Migmatite are listed below.

For Aplite,

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

For Migmatite,

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