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Migmatite and Shale Definition


Shale 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  
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles  

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France  
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Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm  
Johann Gottlob Lehmann  

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture  
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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Group
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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 Shale

The general Migmatite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Migmatite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Shale. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Shale

The history of Migmatite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Shale

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

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