Foidolite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Kenyte

The general Foidolite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Kenyte

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Kenyte

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

For Foidolite,

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