Kimberlite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Dolomite

The general Kimberlite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Dolomite

The history of Kimberlite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Dolomite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock