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Kimberlite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Kimberlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   

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Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

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Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Kimberlite and Kimberlite

The general Kimberlite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Kimberlite

The history of Kimberlite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Kimberlite

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

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