Kimberlite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Boninite

The general Kimberlite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Boninite

The history of Kimberlite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Boninite

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

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