Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Migmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nepheline Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock