Kimberlite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Monzonite

The general Kimberlite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Monzonite

The history of Kimberlite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Monzonite

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

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