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Jadeitite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
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 pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Migmatite

The general Jadeitite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Migmatite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Migmatite

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

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