Theralite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Theralite and Kenyte

The general Theralite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Theralite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Kenyte

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Kenyte

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

For Theralite,

• 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