Kenyte and Theralite Definition

Definition of Kenyte and Theralite

The general Kenyte and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Kenyte and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Kenyte and Theralite. Get to know more information about Kenyte and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kenyte and Theralite

The history of Kenyte and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kenyte and Theralite

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

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