Kimberlite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Ignimbrite

The general Kimberlite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Ignimbrite

The history of Kimberlite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Ignimbrite

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

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