Kimberlite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Diorite

The general Kimberlite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Diorite

The history of Kimberlite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Diorite

Along with Kimberlite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Diorite. Etymology of Kimberlite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Diorite. 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 Diorite 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 Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Diorite 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 Diorite,

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