Kimberlite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Syenite

The general Kimberlite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Syenite

The history of Kimberlite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Syenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock