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Migmatite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite 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   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Mugearite

The general Migmatite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Migmatite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Mugearite

The history of Migmatite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Mugearite

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

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