Carbonatite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Carbonatite

The general Carbonatite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Carbonatite

The history of Carbonatite and Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Carbonatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Carbonatite. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite and Carbonatite are Tanzania. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Carbonatite discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Carbonatite are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Carbonatite

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock