Minette and Syenite Definition

Definition of Minette and Syenite

The general Minette and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Minette and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Syenite. Get to know more information about Minette and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Syenite

The history of Minette and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Syenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock