Porphyry and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Kenyte

The general Porphyry and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Kenyte

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Kenyte

Along with Porphyry and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Kenyte. Etymology of Porphyry and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Kenyte is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Kenyte belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Kenyte are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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