Websterite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Websterite and Kenyte

The general Websterite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. 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 Websterite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Websterite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Kenyte

The history of Websterite 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.

Websterite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Kenyte

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Kenyte,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock