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Migmatite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Basanite 

The general Migmatite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Migmatite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Migmatite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Basanite 

The history of Migmatite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Basanite 

Along with Migmatite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Migmatite and Basanite . Etymology of Migmatite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Migmatite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Migmatite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture while that of Basanite  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 Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Migmatite and Basanite  are listed below.

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