Kimberlite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Epidosite

The general Kimberlite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Epidosite

The history of Kimberlite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Epidosite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock