Migmatite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Wehrlite

The general Migmatite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Migmatite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Wehrlite

The history of Migmatite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Wehrlite

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

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