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Trachyandesite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
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
Indonesia   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
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, Medium Hardness 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 Trachyandesite and Kimberlite

The general Trachyandesite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Kimberlite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Kimberlite

Along with Trachyandesite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Kimberlite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Kimberlite are listed below.

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