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Migmatite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Jaspillite

The general Migmatite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Migmatite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Jaspillite

The history of Migmatite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Jaspillite

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

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