Migmatite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Amphibolite

The general Migmatite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Migmatite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Amphibolite

The history of Migmatite and Amphibolite 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.

Migmatite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Amphibolite

Along with Migmatite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Migmatite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Migmatite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Migmatite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Migmatite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture while that of Amphibolite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Migmatite and Amphibolite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Migmatite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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

For Amphibolite,

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