Kimberlite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Vogesite

The general Kimberlite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Vogesite

The history of Kimberlite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Vogesite

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

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