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Migmatite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite 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   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Migmatite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Migmatite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Pantellerite

The history of Migmatite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Pantellerite

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

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