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Migmatite and Schist Definition


Schist 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   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Schist

The general Migmatite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Migmatite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Schist. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Schist

The history of Migmatite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Schist

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

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