Minette and Boninite Definition

Definition of Minette and Boninite

The general Minette and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Minette and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Boninite. Get to know more information about Minette and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Boninite

The history of Minette and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Boninite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock