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Aplite and Kenyte Definition


Kenyte and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Mount Kenya   

Discoverer
Unknown   
J. W. Gregory   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Kenyte

The general Aplite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Aplite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Kenyte

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Kenyte

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

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