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Granodiorite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
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 granite + diorite   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Granodiorite and Kimberlite

The general Granodiorite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Kimberlite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Kimberlite

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

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