Kimberlite and Norite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Norite

The general Kimberlite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Norite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Norite

The history of Kimberlite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Norite

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

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