Diamictite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Kimberlite

The general Diamictite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Kimberlite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Kimberlite

Along with Diamictite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Diamictite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Kimberlite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Kimberlite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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