Migmatite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Syenite

The general Migmatite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Migmatite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Syenite

The history of Migmatite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Syenite

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

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