kimberlite

/ˈkɪmbərlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of volcanic pipe rock that is the source of diamonds, typically found in the Kimberley region of South Africa.

“The geologists discovered a large deposit of kimberlite beneath the surface.”

Synonyms

  • diamond-bearing rock
  • kimberlite pipe rock

Antonyms

  • igneous rock
  • sedimentary rock