Kimberlite and Shale Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Shale

The general Kimberlite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Shale. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Shale

The history of Kimberlite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Shale

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

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