Minette and Argillite Definition

Definition of Minette and Argillite

The general Minette and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Minette and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Argillite. Get to know more information about Minette and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Argillite

The history of Minette and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Argillite

Along with Minette and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Minette and Argillite. Etymology of Minette and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Minette and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Minette is From French mine ore, mine + ette while that of Argillite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Minette and Argillite are listed below.

For Minette,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock