Kimberlite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Anthracite

The general Kimberlite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Anthracite

The history of Kimberlite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Anthracite

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

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