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Migmatite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite 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   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Peridotite

The general Migmatite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Migmatite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Peridotite

The history of Migmatite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Peridotite

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

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