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Phyllite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Definition of Phyllite and Migmatite

The general Phyllite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Migmatite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Migmatite

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

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