Minette and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Minette and Epidosite

The general Minette and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Minette and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Minette and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Epidosite

The history of Minette and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Epidosite

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

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