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Migmatite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro 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   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Germany   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Gabbro

The general Migmatite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Migmatite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Gabbro

The history of Migmatite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Gabbro

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

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