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Diamonds in an upper mantle peridotite nodule from kimberlite in southern wyoming

January 1, 1976

Diamonds in a serpentinized garnet peridotite nodule from a diatreme in southern Wyoming are the first known occurrence in an upper mantle peridotite xenolith from a kimberlite intrusion in North America as well as the second authenticated occurrence of diamonds from kimberlite pipes in North America. The nodule is believed to have come from a section of depleted (partially melted) Iherzolite at a depth of 130 to 180 kilometers.

Publication Year 1976
Title Diamonds in an upper mantle peridotite nodule from kimberlite in southern wyoming
Authors M. E. McCallum, D.H. Eggler
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010196
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse