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Migmatite and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite 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   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Nephelinite

The general Migmatite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Migmatite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Nephelinite

The history of Migmatite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Nephelinite

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

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