Phonolite and Minette Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Minette

The general Phonolite and Minette definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Minette. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Minette

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Minette

Along with Phonolite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Minette. Etymology of Phonolite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Minette is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Minette belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Minette are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Minette,

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