Quartzite and Minette Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Minette

The general Quartzite and Minette definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Minette. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Minette

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Minette

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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