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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Southern Alps, France

1.2.2 Discoverer

Jakob Sederholm

1.3 Etymology

From the Greek word migma which means a mixture

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Migmatite

Migmatite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Migmatite in general, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Migmatite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Migmatite Definition, know more about the History of Migmatite, Etymology of Migmatite in next sections.