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Theralite and Minette Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From French mine ore, mine + ette
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Minette

The general Theralite and Minette definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Minette. Get to know more information about Theralite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Minette

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Minette

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

For Theralite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • 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