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Kimberlite and Comendite Definition


Comendite 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.   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Kimberlite and Comendite

The general Kimberlite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Comendite

The history of Kimberlite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Comendite

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

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