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Kimberlite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite 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.   
Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Kimberlite and Cataclasite

The general Kimberlite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Cataclasite

The history of Kimberlite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Cataclasite

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

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