Kimberlite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Amphibolite

The general Kimberlite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Amphibolite

The history of Kimberlite and Amphibolite 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.

Kimberlite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Amphibolite

Along with Kimberlite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Kimberlite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Kimberlite is From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found. while that of Amphibolite is From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock