Migmatite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Larvikite

The general Migmatite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Migmatite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Larvikite

The history of Migmatite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Larvikite

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

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