Kimberlite and Latite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Latite

The general Kimberlite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Latite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Latite

The history of Kimberlite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Latite

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

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