Latite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Latite and Kimberlite

The general Latite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Latite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Latite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Kimberlite

The history of Latite and Kimberlite 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.

Latite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Kimberlite

Along with Latite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Latite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Kimberlite is From the Latin word latium. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Latite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Kimberlite are listed below.

For Latite,

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

For Kimberlite,

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