Kimberlite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Andesite

The general Kimberlite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Andesite

The history of Kimberlite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

Kimberlite and Andesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Kimberlite and Andesite. In this section, you will know about Kimberlite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Kimberlite is Kimberley, South Africa whereas Origin of Andesite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Kimberlite and Andesite discoverer. The Discoverer of Kimberlite is John W. Judd and the discoverer of Andesite is Theodor von Gümbel.

Etymology of Kimberlite and Andesite

Along with Kimberlite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Andesite. Etymology of Kimberlite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Andesite. 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 Andesite 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 and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Andesite 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 Andesite,

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