Kimberlite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Diatomite

The general Kimberlite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Diatomite

The history of Kimberlite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Diatomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock