Phyllite and Minette Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Minette

The general Phyllite and Minette definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Minette. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Minette

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Minette

Along with Phyllite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Minette. Etymology of Phyllite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Minette is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Minette belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Minette are listed below.

For Phyllite,

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