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Kimberlite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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.   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Kimberlite and Turbidite

The general Kimberlite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Turbidite

The history of Kimberlite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Turbidite

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

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