Minette and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Minette and Turbidite

The general Minette and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Minette and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Minette and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Turbidite

The history of Minette and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Minette and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Minette and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Minette and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Minette is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Minette and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Minette is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Minette and Turbidite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock