Migmatite and Granite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Granite

The general Migmatite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Migmatite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Granite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Granite

The history of Migmatite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Granite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock