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Kimberlite and Nephelinite Definition

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Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.
Kimberley, South Africa
John W. Judd
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
Brazil
Unknown
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Kimberlite and Nephelinite

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History of Kimberlite and Nephelinite

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Kimberlite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

Kimberlite and Nephelinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Kimberlite vs Nephelinite. In this section, you will know about Kimberlite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Kimberlite and Nephelinite are . It is interesting to know the name of Kimberlite and Nephelinite discoverer. The discoverer of Kimberlite and Nephelinite are .

Etymology of Kimberlite and Nephelinite

Along with Kimberlite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Kimberlite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Kimberlite is while that of Nephelinite is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Kimberlite and Nephelinite belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Nephelinite are listed below.

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