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Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.
Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Kimberley, South Africa
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Kimberlite is Kimberley, South Africa whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Kimberlite is From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found. while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Kimberlite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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