Migmatite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Dolomite

The general Migmatite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Migmatite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Dolomite

The history of Migmatite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Dolomite

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

• 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