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Mangerite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite  
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.  

History
  
  

Origin
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Kimberley, South Africa  

Discoverer
Unknown  
John W. Judd  

Etymology
From Manger, Norway  
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Kimberlite

The general Mangerite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Kimberlite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Kimberlite

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

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