Phyllite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Kenyte

The general Phyllite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Kenyte

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Kenyte

Along with Phyllite and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Kenyte. Etymology of Phyllite and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Kenyte is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Kenyte are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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