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Kenyte and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Kenyte Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Mount Kenya   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
J. W. Gregory   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Kenyte and Larvikite

The general Kenyte and Larvikite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Kenyte and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Kenyte and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Kenyte and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kenyte and Larvikite

The history of Kenyte and Larvikite 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.

Kenyte and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kenyte and Larvikite

Along with Kenyte and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Kenyte and Larvikite. Etymology of Kenyte and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kenyte and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Kenyte is From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900 while that of Larvikite is From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Kenyte and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kenyte and Larvikite are listed below.

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