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Minette and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite 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   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French mine ore, mine + ette   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Minette and Hornblendite

The general Minette and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Minette and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Minette and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Minette and Hornblendite

The history of Minette and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Hornblendite

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

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