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Kimberlite and Granodiorite 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.
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
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 granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Kimberlite and Granodiorite

The general Kimberlite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Granodiorite

The history of Kimberlite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Granodiorite

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

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