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Porphyry and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Porphyry and Migmatite

The general Porphyry and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Migmatite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Migmatite

Along with Porphyry and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Migmatite. Etymology of Porphyry and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Migmatite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Migmatite are listed below.

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