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Mangerite and Minette Definition


Minette and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Minette

The general Mangerite and Minette definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Minette. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Minette

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Minette

Along with Mangerite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Minette. Etymology of Mangerite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Minette is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Minette belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Minette are listed below.

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