Minette and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Minette and Ignimbrite

The general Minette and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Minette and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Minette and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Ignimbrite

The history of Minette and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Ignimbrite

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

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