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Mangerite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Mangerite and Migmatite

The general Mangerite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Migmatite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Migmatite

Along with Mangerite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Migmatite. Etymology of Mangerite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Migmatite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Migmatite are listed below.

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