Harzburgite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Kenyte

The general Harzburgite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Kenyte

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Kenyte

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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