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Kimberlite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Origin
Kimberley, South Africa   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Kimberlite and Wackestone

The general Kimberlite and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Kimberlite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Kimberlite and Wackestone

The history of Kimberlite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Wackestone

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

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