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Monzonite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Monzonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Migmatite

The general Monzonite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Monzonite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Migmatite

The history of Monzonite and Migmatite 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.

Monzonite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Migmatite

Along with Monzonite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Migmatite. Etymology of Monzonite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Migmatite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Migmatite are listed below.

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