Variolite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Variolite and Kenyte

The general Variolite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. 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 Variolite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Variolite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Kenyte

The history of Variolite 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.

Variolite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Kenyte

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock

For Kenyte,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock