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Shale and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Shale Definition


Definition

Definition
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   
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 German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Shale and Migmatite

The general Shale and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Shale and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Migmatite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Migmatite

Along with Shale and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Migmatite. Etymology of Shale and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Migmatite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Migmatite are listed below.

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