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Migmatite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Migmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Anorthosite

The general Migmatite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Migmatite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Anorthosite

The history of Migmatite and Anorthosite 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.

Migmatite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Anorthosite

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

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