Who named melange rocks?

Melange rocks were named by geologists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the context of the geology of the Franciscan Complex in California. The term "melange" is derived from the French Word for "mixture," reflecting the chaotic, mixed nature of these rocks, which typically consist of a variety of rock types and fragments. The name was popularized in geological literature to describe these unique formations characterized by their complex and heterogeneous composition.