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Migmatite and Websterite Definition


Websterite 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   
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Webster, North Carolina   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Migmatite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Migmatite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Websterite

The history of Migmatite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Websterite

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

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