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Kimberlite and Picrite 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
 
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine
Hawaii Islands
Unknown
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Kimberlite and Picrite

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History of Kimberlite and Picrite

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Kimberlite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Kimberlite and Picrite

Along with Kimberlite and Picrite definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Picrite. Etymology of Kimberlite and Picrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Picrite. The etymology of Kimberlite is while that of Picrite 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 Picrite belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Picrite are listed below.

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