Kimberlite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Argillite

The general Kimberlite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Argillite

The history of Kimberlite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Argillite

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

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