Syenite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Syenite and Kenyte

The general Syenite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Syenite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Kenyte

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Kenyte

Along with Syenite and Kenyte definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Kenyte. Etymology of Syenite and Kenyte gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Kenyte. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Kenyte is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Kenyte belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Kenyte are listed below.

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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