Foidolite and Minette Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Minette

The general Foidolite and Minette definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Minette. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Minette

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Minette

Along with Foidolite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Minette. Etymology of Foidolite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Minette is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Minette belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Minette are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• 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