Migmatite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Anorthosite

The general Migmatite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Migmatite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Anorthosite

The history of Migmatite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Anorthosite

Along with Migmatite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Migmatite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Migmatite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Migmatite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Migmatite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture while that of Anorthosite 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 belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Migmatite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite,

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