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Migmatite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite 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   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
USA   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous 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 Rhyodacite

The general Migmatite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Migmatite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Rhyodacite

The history of Migmatite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Rhyodacite

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

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