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Metapelite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   
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 Pelos or clay in Greek   
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   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Metapelite and Migmatite

The general Metapelite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Migmatite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Migmatite

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

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