kimberlite

kim·ber·lite (kim′bər līt′)

noun

a kind of peridotite which sometimes contains diamonds

Etymology: < Kimberley + -lite

Modifies a noun

pipe: Although there are many kimberlite pipes in the world, a large proportion of diamonds are still recovered from alluvial deposits.
mineral: Kimberlite indicator mineral sampling has been conducted at several target areas and is ongoing.
indicator: Kimberlite indicator mineral sampling has been conducted at several target areas and is ongoing.
intrusion: If separation of the continents occurred before kimberlite intrusion in Africa, then the Falklands would be unlikely to have diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes.

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