Kimberlite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Phonolite

The general Kimberlite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Phonolite

The history of Kimberlite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Phonolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock