Kimberlite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Aplite

The general Kimberlite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Aplite

The history of Kimberlite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Aplite

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

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