Migmatite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Dacite

The general Migmatite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Migmatite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Dacite

The history of Migmatite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Dacite

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

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