1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Southern Alps, France
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm
Ferdinand von Hochstetter
1.3 Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock