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Amphibolite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Amphibolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Amphibole + -ite   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Amphibolite and Migmatite

The general Amphibolite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Amphibolite and Migmatite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Migmatite

Along with Amphibolite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Migmatite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Migmatite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite and Migmatite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Migmatite are listed below.

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