Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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