Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/14/2008 - 20:18
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Erebus Volcano Antarctica

Hey Mr. Wood,

                      I have a question that has been bothering me for a while. What are kenyanite crystals made out of? You might of mentioned this in class but I don't remember.

                              Your sixth period student,

                                                                     Matthew Raidy

Mon, 12/15/2008 - 16:34

John Wood

Hello Matthew,
I have made a small mistake.  The name Kenyanite is an older term that is not used any longer.  They are now referred to as anothoclase phonolite crystals.  What they are made of is a good question but it would take me a long time to answer.  They are a pretty special combination of minerals and compounds found in a lot of rocks such as calcium, Potassium, and Sodium.  I will know more when I return,
Cheers,
Mr. Wood