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Migmatite and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Oolite

The general Migmatite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Migmatite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Oolite

The history of Migmatite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Oolite

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

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