Quartzite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Kenyte

The general Quartzite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Kenyte

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Kenyte

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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