Kimberlite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Theralite

The general Kimberlite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Theralite

The history of Kimberlite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Theralite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock