Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Rapakivi Granite

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

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