Migmatite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Tachylite

The general Migmatite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Migmatite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Tachylite

The history of Migmatite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Tachylite

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

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