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Kimberlite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Kimberlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Kimberlite and Scoria

The general Kimberlite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Scoria

The history of Kimberlite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Scoria

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

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