Minette and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Minette and Vogesite

The general Minette and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Minette and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Minette and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Vogesite

The history of Minette and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Vogesite

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

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