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Migmatite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite 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   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Migmatite

The general Migmatite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Migmatite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Migmatite

The history of Migmatite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Migmatite

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

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