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Kimberlite - Wikipedia Kimberlite is an igneous rock and a rare variant of peridotite It is most commonly known as the main host matrix for diamonds
Kimberlite | Properties, Composition and Formation - Geology Science Kimberlite is an igneous rock that major source of diamonds Kimberlite is a variety of peridotite It is rich in mica minerals content and often in form of crystals of phlogopite Other containt abundant minerals are chrome-diopside, olivine, and chromium- and pyrope-rich garnet
Kimberlites: Earth’s Diamond Delivery System | Gems Gemology Kimberlite is the name given to a silica-poor and magnesium-rich extrusive igneous rock (e g , a volcanic rock) that contains major amounts of olivine, often serpentinized It is a highly variable mixture of melt, minerals crystallizing from the melt, and foreign crystals and rock pieces
How to Identify Kimberlite: Properties, Features, Location More - wikiHow Kimberlite is a volcanic rock containing isolated pieces of rock or crystal that were pushed up out of the earth’s mantle by magma Kimberlite can be identified by its fine-grain texture, its blue or yellow color, and or the presence of diamonds and other gems in the rock
Kimberlite: The Rocks with Diamonds in Them - Rock Seeker If you're interested in diamonds and geology, you won't want to miss this in-depth look at kimberlite From its geological properties to its role in the history of mining, this article has everything you need to know about this fascinating mineral
Kimberlite | Diamonds, Volcanic, Magma | Britannica Kimberlite, a dark-coloured, heavy, often altered and brecciated (fragmented), intrusive igneous rock that contains diamonds in its rock matrix It has a porphyritic texture, with large, often rounded crystals (phenocrysts) surrounded by a fine-grained matrix (groundmass)
Kimberlite: A Rare, Brecciated Diamond Bearing Mantle Rock Kimberlite is a potassic to ultrapotassic ultramafic rock with inequigranular texture It is a rare type of peridotite with many xenoliths and xenocrysts, including, on rare occasions, diamonds For this reason, some authors refer to it as a complex hybrid rock
Identifying Kimberlite: A Comprehensive Guide Kimberlite is an igneous rock that originates from deep within the Earth's mantle It is formed through a complex process involving volcanic eruptions These eruptions are relatively rare and can transport material from depths of over 150 kilometers
Understanding Kimberlite Rock: Formation and Significance Kimberlite rock has a unique place in the geological narrative Formed deep within Earth’s mantle, this rock showcases the chemistry and processes of our planet's interior