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Migmatite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Migmatite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Migmatite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Jadeitite

The history of Migmatite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Jadeitite

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

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