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Migmatite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Nepheline Syenite 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   
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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