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Minette and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite 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   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French mine ore, mine + ette   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Minette and Peridotite

The general Minette and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Minette and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Minette and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Minette and Peridotite

The history of Minette and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Peridotite

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

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