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Kimberlite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite 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.   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Kimberlite and Foidolite

The general Kimberlite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Foidolite

The history of Kimberlite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Foidolite

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

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