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Kenyte

A rock subtype
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A variety of phonolitic trachyte characterized by rhomb-shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with or without augite and olivine set in a glassy ne-normative groundmass.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
54632
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54632:2

Similar NamesHide

Conite (of Macculloch)A synonym of Quartz
KainiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredKMg(SO4)Cl · 3H2O
KaneiteMnAs
KanoiteA valid IMA mineral speciesMn2+MgSi2O6
KinoiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa2Cu2(H2O)2[Si3O10]
KonitA synonym of 'Mg-rich Dolomite'
KühniteA synonym of Berzeliite

Classification of KenyteHide

Mineralogy of KenyteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > Anorthoclase(Na,K)AlSi3O8
GlassA non-crystalline, amorphous, relatively homogeneous solid material with a random liquid-like structure generally ...
OlivineCommonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ...
Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Augite(CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6

First Recorded Occurrence of KenyteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Kenyte associated with 'Anorthoclase'(Na,K)AlSi3O8

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Localities for KenyteHide

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Victoria Land
      • Ross Archipelago
        • Ross Island
en.wikipedia.org (n.d.)
Kenya (FRL)
 
  • Meru County
    • Mount Kenya National Park
Gregory (1900) +6 other references
Mozambique
 
  • Tete Province
    • Dôa District
Hunting Geology & Geophysics Ltd . ... +8 other references
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