Latite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Latite and Kenyte

The general Latite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Latite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Latite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Kenyte

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Kenyte

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Kenyte,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock