Carbonatite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre

The general Carbonatite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre

The history of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre

Along with Carbonatite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre,

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