Kenyte and Norite Definition

Definition of Kenyte and Norite

The general Kenyte and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Kenyte and Norite, get to know about Properties of Kenyte and Norite. Get to know more information about Kenyte and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kenyte and Norite

The history of Kenyte and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kenyte and Norite

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

For Kenyte,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Norite,

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