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Diatomite and Minette Definition


Minette and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Minette

The general Diatomite and Minette definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Minette. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Minette

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Minette

Along with Diatomite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Minette. Etymology of Diatomite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Minette is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Minette belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Minette are listed below.

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