Kimberlite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Picrite

The general Kimberlite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Picrite

The history of Kimberlite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

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 From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found. while that of Picrite 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 Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Picrite 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 Picrite,

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