Kimberlite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Basanite 

The general Kimberlite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Basanite 

The history of Kimberlite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Basanite 

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

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