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Kimberlite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Kimberlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Kimberlite and Carbonatite

The general Kimberlite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Carbonatite

The history of Kimberlite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Carbonatite

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

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