Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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