Marble and Minette Definition

Definition of Marble and Minette

The general Marble and Minette definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Minette, get to know about Properties of Marble and Minette. Get to know more information about Marble and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Minette

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Minette

Along with Marble and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Minette. Etymology of Marble and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Minette is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Minette belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Minette are listed below.

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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