Phonolite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Kenyte

The general Phonolite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Kenyte

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Kenyte

Along with Phonolite and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Kenyte. Etymology of Phonolite and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Kenyte is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Kenyte belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Kenyte are listed below.

For Phonolite,

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