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Migmatite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite 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   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Foidolite

The general Migmatite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Migmatite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Foidolite

The history of Migmatite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Foidolite

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

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