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Kimberlite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Kimberlite Definition


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Definition of Kimberlite and Jadeitite

The general Kimberlite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Jadeitite

The history of Kimberlite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Jadeitite

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

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