Migmatite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Vogesite

The general Migmatite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Migmatite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Vogesite

The history of Migmatite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Vogesite

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

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