Kimberlite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Lignite

The general Kimberlite and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Lignite

The history of Kimberlite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Lignite

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

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