Migmatite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Basanite 

The general Migmatite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Migmatite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Migmatite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Basanite 

The history of Migmatite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Basanite 

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

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