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Kimberlite and Slate Definition


Slate 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.   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Kimberlite and Slate

The general Kimberlite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Slate. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Slate

The history of Kimberlite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Slate

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

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