Ijolite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Kenyte

The general Ijolite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. On the other hand, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Ijolite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Kenyte

The history of Ijolite and Kenyte 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.

Ijolite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

Ijolite and Kenyte definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Ijolite and Kenyte. In this section, you will know about Ijolite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Kenyte is Mount Kenya. It is interesting to know the name of Ijolite and Kenyte discoverer. The Discoverer of Ijolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Kenyte is J. W. Gregory.

Etymology of Ijolite and Kenyte

Along with Ijolite and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Kenyte. Etymology of Ijolite and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Ijolite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone while that of Kenyte is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ijolite and Kenyte belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Kenyte are listed below.

For Ijolite,

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

For Kenyte,

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