The general Marble and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Marble and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Marble 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.
Marble and Migmatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Marble and Migmatite. In this section, you will know about Marble and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marble is Egypt whereas Origin of Migmatite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Marble and Migmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Marble is Unknown and the discoverer of Migmatite is Jakob Sederholm.
Along with Marble and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Migmatite. Etymology of Marble and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Migmatite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble and Migmatite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Migmatite are listed below.
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