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Migmatite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite 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   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Monzonite

The general Migmatite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Migmatite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Monzonite

The history of Migmatite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Monzonite

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

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