Kimberlite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Hornblendite

The general Kimberlite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Hornblendite

The history of Kimberlite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Hornblendite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock