Migmatite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Hornfels

The general Migmatite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Migmatite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Hornfels

The history of Migmatite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Hornfels

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

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