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Migmatite and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Granulite

The general Migmatite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Migmatite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Granulite

The history of Migmatite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Granulite

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

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