Kimberlite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Oolite

The general Kimberlite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Oolite

The history of Kimberlite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Oolite

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

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