Kimberlite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Pyroxenite

The general Kimberlite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Pyroxenite

The history of Kimberlite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Pyroxenite

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

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