Migmatite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Kimberlite

The general Migmatite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Migmatite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Kimberlite

The history of Migmatite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Kimberlite

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

For Migmatite,

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

For Kimberlite,

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