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Minette and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Minette Definition


Definition

Definition
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French mine ore, mine + ette   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Minette and Anorthosite

The general Minette and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Minette and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Minette and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Minette and Anorthosite

The history of Minette and Anorthosite 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.

Minette and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Anorthosite

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

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