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Migmatite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

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Definition of Migmatite and Turbidite

The general Migmatite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Migmatite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Turbidite

The history of Migmatite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Turbidite

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

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