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Foidolite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Foidolite and Kimberlite

The general Foidolite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Kimberlite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Kimberlite

Along with Foidolite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Foidolite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Kimberlite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Kimberlite are listed below.

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