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What countries can kimberlite be found in?
in u s a
Where is kimberlite locations?
Kimberlite is found all over the world .
Where is kimberlite found?
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock that often contains diamonds. Some kimberlite deposits have been found in Western Kenya.
Do all volcanoes have kimberlite?
No. Most volcanoes do not have kilberlite. Kimberlite is a rather unusual form of igneous rock found primarily in kimberlite pipes.
What rock starts with the letter k?
· Kimberlite - a volcanic rock · Kenyte - a volcanic rock found on Mount Kenya
In what rock is diamond found?
Diamonds are found in the rock Kimberlite.
Why kimberlite might be found in diamonds?
Kimberlite is a volcanic rock that is commonly associated with the formation of diamonds. It is formed deep within the Earth's mantle and is brought to the surface through volcanic activity. Kimberlite magma is rich in carbon, which is necessary for diamond formation. As the magma rises to the surface, it cools and solidifies, capturing and preserving the diamonds that formed within it.
Are most diamonds mined directly from Kimberlite?
Kimberlite is an indicator mineral, formed deep within the earth's mantle where diamonds are also formed. Often, they are found together, but not always. Kimberlite is not diamond: they are different minerals.
Why are diamonds most commonly found in Africa?
Diamonds are brought to the surface from the lower mantle by means of kimberlite pipes. Kimberlite pipes are only found within old cratonic crust, such as Africa.
Why are diamonds found in kimberlite rock?
Apparently kimberlite pipes -- that can contain diamonds -- are volcanic formations that begin deep within the earth's mantle. Because diamonds and kimberlite -- and other semi-precious gems -- are formed in similar locations, some kimberlite rock contains diamonds. You can read more, below.
Why haven't there been reports of diamonds in kimberlite pipe rocks?
Diamonds are found as loose stones, or can be embedded in other materials, including kimberlite. See the linked photo, below.
What mineral do diamonds come from?
Diamonds are made from carbon, which is an element. They are made within "kimberlite" rock - I do not know if kimberlite is a mineral, or not. Sometimes, diamonds are washed out of kimberlite by the weather, and can be found in placer (PLASS-uhr) deposits, that is, at or near the surface of the ground. There are also diamonds found in meteorites that fell to Earth perhaps 3.5 billion years ago.
