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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Kimberlite
Kimberly Mine, South Africa
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| Classification |
Igneous Rock |
| Tags |
No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
Kimberly Mine, South Africa |
| Description |
An example of the carbon rich diamond bearing ore from Kimberley mine (Big Hole) one of the worlds most famous and most heavily exploited kimberlite pipes. This ore type contains many small olivine crystals and microscopic diamonds. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Diamond Bearing Pegmatite Ore |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
4.00 cm * 4.00 cm * 2.00 cm |
| Quantity |
2 Specimens |
| Mineral List |
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Analcime Eclogite Serpentine var. Infinite Prehnite Beryl var. Aquamarine / Quartz Olmiite / Bultfonteinite |
Elements in this Specimen:
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