Diorite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Migmatite

The general Diorite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Migmatite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Migmatite

Along with Diorite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Migmatite. Etymology of Diorite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Migmatite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Migmatite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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

For Migmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock