Kimberlite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Taconite

The general Kimberlite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Taconite

The history of Kimberlite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Taconite

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

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