Arkose and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Arkose and Kenyte

The general Arkose and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Arkose and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Kenyte

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Kenyte

Along with Arkose and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Kenyte. Etymology of Arkose and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Kenyte is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Kenyte are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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