Carbonatite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Pegmatite

The general Carbonatite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Pegmatite

The history of Carbonatite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Pegmatite

Along with Carbonatite and Pegmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Pegmatite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Pegmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Pegmatite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite,

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