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Kimberlite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Kimberlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Kimberlite and Mugearite

The general Kimberlite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Mugearite

The history of Kimberlite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Mugearite

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

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