Vogesite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Kimberlite

The general Vogesite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Kimberlite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Kimberlite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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