Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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