Phonolite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Migmatite

The general Phonolite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Phonolite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Migmatite

The history of Phonolite and Migmatite 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.

Phonolite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Migmatite

Along with Phonolite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Migmatite. Etymology of Phonolite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Migmatite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Migmatite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

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