Amphibolite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Kimberlite

The general Amphibolite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Kimberlite

The history of Amphibolite and Kimberlite 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.

Amphibolite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Kimberlite

Along with Amphibolite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Kimberlite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Kimberlite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Kimberlite,

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