Amphibolite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Kenyte

The general Amphibolite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Kenyte

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Kenyte

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

For Amphibolite,

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