Kimberlite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Blue Granite

The general Kimberlite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Blue Granite

The history of Kimberlite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Blue Granite

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

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