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Migmatite and Websterite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Southern Alps, France
Webster, North Carolina
1.2.2 Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Migmatite and Websterite

The general Migmatite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Migmatite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Websterite

The history of Migmatite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Websterite

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

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