Kimberlite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Ijolite

The general Kimberlite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Ijolite

The history of Kimberlite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Ijolite

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

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