Kimberlite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Eclogite

The general Kimberlite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Eclogite

The history of Kimberlite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Eclogite

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

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