Migmatite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Picrite

The general Migmatite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Migmatite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Picrite

The history of Migmatite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Picrite

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

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