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Diamonds are erupted to the earth's surface through volcanic pipes. Indicator minerals indicate the potential presence of diamond in about one out of every 200 locations.

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". . .Certain indicator minerals typically occur within diamantiferous kimberlites and are used as mineralogical tracers by prospectors. . ."

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