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Minette and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From French mine ore, mine + ette   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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