Migmatite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Epidosite

The general Migmatite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Migmatite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Epidosite

The history of Migmatite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Epidosite

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

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