SEM-based quantitative mineralogical analysis of peridotite, kimberlite, and concentrate

Lithos

Volumn 112, Issue , 2009, Pages 41-46

  Hoal, Karin O ^a   Appleby, Sarah K ^a   Stammer, Jane G ^a   Palmer, Claire ^b  

^a Department of Geology and Geological Engineering   (United States)

^b Gem Diamond Technical Services (Pty) Ltd Dunkeld   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Exploration; Garnet; Kimberlite; Peridotite; Quantitative mineralogy

Indexed keywords

DATA SET; DIAMOND; GARNET; KIMBERLITE; MINERAL EXPLORATION; MINERAL PROPERTY; MINERALOGY; PERIDOTITE; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; XENOLITH;

EID: 71749085431     PISSN: 00244937     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.lithos.2009.06.009     Document Type: Article

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