Minette and Norite Definition

Definition of Minette and Norite

The general Minette and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Minette and Norite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Norite. Get to know more information about Minette and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Norite

The history of Minette and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Norite

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

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