Kimberlite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Phyllite

The general Kimberlite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Phyllite

The history of Kimberlite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Phyllite

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

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