Migmatite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Laterite

The general Migmatite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Migmatite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Laterite

The history of Migmatite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Laterite

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

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