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Harzburgite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
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
Germany   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Kimberlite

The general Harzburgite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Kimberlite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Kimberlite

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

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