Benmoreite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Kenyte

The general Benmoreite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Kenyte

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Kenyte

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

For Benmoreite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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