Minette and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Minette and Granodiorite

The general Minette and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Minette and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Minette and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Granodiorite

The history of Minette and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Granodiorite

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

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