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Migmatite Definition



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Definition
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components 0

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Origin
Southern Alps, France 0

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm 0

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

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Group
Not Applicable 0

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Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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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.

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