Kimberlite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Itacolumite

The general Kimberlite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Itacolumite

The history of Kimberlite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Itacolumite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock