Kimberlite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Metapelite

The general Kimberlite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Metapelite

The history of Kimberlite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Metapelite

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

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