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Migmatite and Chalk Definition


Chalk 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   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Migmatite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Migmatite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Chalk

The history of Migmatite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Chalk

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

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