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* Kimberlite

A type of magma which originates very deep within the Earth, and passes through the regions that contains diamonds that have crystallized in mantle host rocks.

* Kimberlitic Indicator Minerals

Diamonds, Garnets, and several other minerals which are unique to kimberlitic rocks.

* Lamproite

A group name for dark colored hypabyssal or extrusive rocks rich in potassium and magnesium.

* Lamprophyre

A group name applied to dark dyke rocks in which dark minerals occur; sometimes contains diamonds.

* Macrocryst

Relatively large (0.5mm to 10mm)rounded to anhedral crystals (primarily olivine) set in finer grained matrix.

* Macrodiamond/Microdiamond

Diamonds having at least one dimension greater than 0.5mm are often referred to as macrodiamonds. Diamonds with dimensions of less than 0.5mm are often referred to as microdiamonds.

* Magma

Naturally occuring molten rock.

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* Magnetic Survey

A geophysical survey that measures the level of a rock's magnetic field

* Mantle

The zone of the Earth below the crust and above the core. The mantle is divided into the upper mantle and the lower mantle, with a transition zone in between.

* Metamorphic Rocks

Includes all those rocks which have formed in the solid state in response to the pronounced changes of temperature, pressure, and chemical environment, which take place in general, below the Earth's surface.

* Mini-Bulk Sample

The collection and processing of typically one to one hundred tonnes of kimberlite as part of the initial steps on the road to developing a viable diamond mine.

* Mineral

A naturally formed chemical element or compound having a definite range in chemical composition, and usually having a characteristic crystal form.

* Olivine

An olive-green, greyish-green, or brown orthorhombic mineral. Considered a Kimberlite indicator mineral.

* Outcrop

Bedrock or strata projecting through the overlying cover detritus and soil to be exposed at the surface.

* Overburden

Designates material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a deposit of useful materials, ore, or coal.

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