Kimberlite and Marble Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Marble

The general Kimberlite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Marble. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Marble

The history of Kimberlite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Marble

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock