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Quartzite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone  
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 quartz + -ite  
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Kimberlite

The general Quartzite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Kimberlite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Kimberlite

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

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