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Theralite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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
Unknown   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Kimberlite

The general Theralite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Kimberlite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Kimberlite

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

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