Enderbite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Kenyte

The general Enderbite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock 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 Enderbite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Kenyte

The history of Enderbite 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.

Enderbite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Kenyte

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

For Enderbite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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