Home

Igneous Rocks + -

Fossil Rocks + -

Metamorphic Rocks + -

Durable Rocks + -

Medium Grained Rocks + -

Compare Rocks


Harzburgite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Harzburgite and Migmatite

The general Harzburgite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Harzburgite and Migmatite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Migmatite

Along with Harzburgite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Migmatite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Migmatite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Migmatite are listed below.

For Harzburgite,

For Migmatite,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks