Minette and Theralite Definition

Definition of Minette and Theralite

The general Minette and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Minette and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Theralite. Get to know more information about Minette and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Theralite

The history of Minette and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Theralite

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

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