Kimberlite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Anorthosite

The general Kimberlite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Anorthosite

The history of Kimberlite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Anorthosite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock