Diorite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Diorite and Kenyte

The general Diorite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Diorite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Kenyte

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Kenyte

Along with Diorite and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Kenyte. Etymology of Diorite and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Kenyte is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Kenyte belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Kenyte are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Kenyte,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock