The general Vogesite and Minette definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Minette. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Vogesite 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.
Vogesite and Minette definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Vogesite and Minette. In this section, you will know about Vogesite and Minette Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Vogesite and Minette are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Vogesite and Minette discoverer. The discoverer of Vogesite and Minette are Unknown.
Along with Vogesite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Minette. Etymology of Vogesite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Minette is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Minette belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Minette are listed below.
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