Kimberlite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Laterite

The general Kimberlite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Laterite

The history of Kimberlite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Laterite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock