Harzburgite and Minette Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Minette

The general Harzburgite and Minette definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Minette. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Minette

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Minette

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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