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Foidolite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
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
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Foidolite and Migmatite

The general Foidolite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Migmatite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Migmatite

Along with Foidolite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Migmatite. Etymology of Foidolite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Migmatite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Migmatite are listed below.

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