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Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite  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.
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
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 hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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