Kimberlite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Quartzite

The general Kimberlite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Quartzite

The history of Kimberlite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Quartzite

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

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