Carbonatite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Blue Granite

The general Carbonatite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Blue Granite

The history of Carbonatite and Blue Granite 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.

Carbonatite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Blue Granite

Along with Carbonatite and Blue Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Blue Granite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Blue Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Blue Granite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Blue Granite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Blue Granite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Blue Granite,

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