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Migmatite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite 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   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Ben More   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 Benmoreite

The general Migmatite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Migmatite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Benmoreite

The history of Migmatite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Benmoreite

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

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