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Oolite and Minette Definition


Minette and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Oolite and Minette

The general Oolite and Minette definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Oolite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Minette. Get to know more information about Oolite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Minette

The history of Oolite and Minette 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.

Oolite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Minette

Along with Oolite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Minette. Etymology of Oolite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Minette is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Minette belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Minette are listed below.

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