Carbonatite and Minette Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Minette

The general Carbonatite and Minette definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Minette. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Minette

The history of Carbonatite and Minette 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.

Carbonatite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Minette definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Minette. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Minette Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Minette is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Minette discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Minette are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Minette

Along with Carbonatite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Minette. Etymology of Carbonatite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Minette is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Minette belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Minette are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Minette,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock