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Minette and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French mine ore, mine + ette   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Minette and Jadeitite

The general Minette and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Minette and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Minette and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Minette and Jadeitite

The history of Minette and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Jadeitite

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

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