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Minette and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French mine ore, mine + ette   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Oolite

The general Minette and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Minette and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Oolite. Get to know more information about Minette and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Minette and Oolite

The history of Minette and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Oolite

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

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