Migmatite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Chalk

The general Migmatite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Migmatite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Chalk

The history of Migmatite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Chalk

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

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