Kimberlite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Monzogranite

The general Kimberlite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Monzogranite

The history of Kimberlite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Monzogranite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock