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Picrite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
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
Hawaii Islands   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
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
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Kimberlite

The general Picrite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Kimberlite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Kimberlite

Along with Picrite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Picrite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Kimberlite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Kimberlite are listed below.

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