Diatomite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Kenyte

The general Diatomite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Kenyte

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Kenyte

Along with Diatomite and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Kenyte. Etymology of Diatomite and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Kenyte is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Kenyte are listed below.

For Diatomite,

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