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KIMBERLITE PIPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Precious Stones (Mining)
  • Petrography
CONT

In kimberlite pipes, the grades and qualities of diamond vary considerably. Approximately 1% of all kimberlite pipes worldwide are economic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation de pierres précieuses
  • Pétrographie
CONT

La teneur en diamants des cheminées kimberlitiques et la qualité des pierres qui en sont extraites varient considérablement. Environ 1 % de toutes les cheminées kimberlitiques peuvent donner lieu à une exploitation rentable.

Spanish

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