Kimberlite Types and Facts

Kimberlite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites

1.2 Features

Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

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Types of Kimberlite

In this section, we will discuss about Kimberlite types and facts. Almost all rocks are divided into types. The types of Kimberlite include Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites. Depending upon Kimberlite Texture, it is divided into types. Here, you will get to know about Kimberlite types, interesting facts, features of Kimberlite, its monuments and fossils. There are many interesting facts about Kimberlite which are unknown. Along with facts, get to know more about Kimberlite Reserves. Along with Kimberlite types and facts, get to know more about features of Kimberlite in the section below.