Pyrolite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Kimberlite

The general Pyrolite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Kimberlite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Kimberlite

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

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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