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Kimberlite

A rock classification type
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Kimberlite

Kelsey Lake, State Line Kimberlite Mining District, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
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Kimberlite

Udachnaya open-pit mine, Daldyn, Mirninsky District, Sakha, Russia
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Kimberlite

Monastery Mine, Clocolan, Setsoto Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, Free State, South Africa
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Kimberlite

Kelsey Lake, State Line Kimberlite Mining District, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
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Kimberlite

Udachnaya open-pit mine, Daldyn, Mirninsky District, Sakha, Russia
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Kimberlite

Monastery Mine, Clocolan, Setsoto Local Municipality, Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, Free State, South Africa
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Kimberlite

Kelsey Lake, State Line Kimberlite Mining District, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
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Kimberlite

Udachnaya open-pit mine, Daldyn, Mirninsky District, Sakha, Russia
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About KimberliteHide

Name:
The name is derived from Kimberley, South Africa.
A polymict megacryst-rich ultramafic volcanic breccia, consisting of major amounts of serpentinized olivine, with variable amounts of phlogopite, carbonate, garnet (e.g. pyrope), orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, chromite and oxides. Commonly highly serpentinized and porphyritic, it occurs in vertical pipes, dikes, and sills.

It is the principal primary host for diamonds, but only a small percentage of the known kimberlite occurrences are diamondiferous.
There are over 6,500 known occurrences of kimberlite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48035
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48035:4

Classification of KimberliteHide

Sub-divisions of KimberliteHide

Mineralogy of KimberliteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Mica > PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
OlivineCommonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ...
PyroxeneA petrological term for Pyroxene Group.
Rhombohedral Carbonate(Ca/Mg/Fe/Mn etc)CO3
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
MonticelliteCaMg(SiO4)
PerovskiteCaTiO3
PyropeMg3Al2(SiO4)3

Synonyms of KimberliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
15 photos of Kimberlite associated with Olivine GroupM2SiO4
11 photos of Kimberlite associated with DiamondC
9 photos of Kimberlite associated with CalciteCaCO3
9 photos of Kimberlite associated with 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
9 photos of Kimberlite associated with PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
7 photos of Kimberlite associated with Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
7 photos of Kimberlite associated with 'Breccia'
6 photos of Kimberlite associated with PyropeMg3Al2(SiO4)3
5 photos of Kimberlite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
4 photos of Kimberlite associated with Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4

Internet Links for KimberliteHide

References for KimberliteHide

Reference List:
Bobrievich, A.P., Kalyuzhuyi, V.A., Smirnov, G.I. (1957) Moissanite in kimberlites of the East Siberian Platform. Doklady Akademii Nauk SSSR: 115(6): 1189–1192 (in Russian).
Marshintsev, V.K., Shchelchkova S.G., Zol’nikov G.V., Voskresenskaya V.B. (1967) New information on moissanite from the Yakutian kimberlites. Geologiya i Geofizika Novosibirsk, 12, 22–31 (in Russian).
DAWSON, J. B., SMITH, J. V. (1975) Chemistry and origin of phlogopite megacrysts in kimberlite. Nature, 253 (5490). 336-338 doi:10.1038/253336b0
Alibert, C.; Michard, A.; Albarède, F. (1983) The transition from alkali basalts to kimberlites: Isotope and trace element evidence from melilitites. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 82 (2). 176-186 doi:10.1007/bf01166612
He, G. (1984) Kimberlites in China and their major components: A discussion on the physico-chemical properties of the upper mantle. In: J. Kornprobst, Ed., Kimberlites, I. Kimberlites and related rocks, p. 181–194. Elsevier, Amsterdam.
Moore, A. E. (1988) Olivine: a monitor of magma evolutionary paths in kimberlites and olivine melilitites. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 99 (2) 238-248 doi:10.1007/bf00371464
Berg, G.W. (1989) The significance of brucite in South African kimberlites. In Kimberlite and Related Rocks, Volume 2: Their Mantle/Crust Setting, Diamonds and Diamond Exploration; Geological Society of Australia Special Publication, 14; 282–296. Blackwell Scientific, Cambridge, England.
Moore, R.O., Gurney, J.J. (1989) Mineral inclusions in diamond from the Monastery kimberlite, South Africa. In Kimberlite and Related Rocks, Volume 2: Their Mantle/Crust Setting, Diamonds and Diamond Exploration; Geological Society of Australia, Special Publication, 14, 1029–1041. Blackwell Scientific, Cambridge, U.K.
Marshintsev, V.K. (1990) Nature of silicon carbide in kimberlite rocks of Yakutia. Mineralogicheskiy Zhurnal.: 12(3): 17–26 (in Russian).
Deines, P., Harris, J.W., Gurney, J.J. (1993) Depth-related carbon isotope and nitrogen concentration variability in the mantle below the Orapa kimberlite, Botswana, Africa. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 57, 2781–2796.
Mathez, E.A., Fogel, R.A., Hutcheon, I.D., Marshintsev, V.K. (1995) Carbon isotopic composition and origin of SiC from kimberlites of Yakutia, Russia. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta: 59: 781–791.
Mitchell, Roger Howard (1995) Kimberlites and Orangeites. In Kimberlites, Orangeites, and Related Rocks. Springer US. p.1-90. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-1993-5_1
Mitchell, Roger Howard (1995) Petrogenesis of Orangeites and Kimberlites. In Kimberlites, Orangeites, and Related Rocks. Springer US. p.303-384. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-1993-5_4
Mitchell, Roger Howard (1995) Kimberlites, Orangeites, and Related Rocks. Springer US. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-1993-5
Leung, I.S., Taylor, L.A., Tsao, C.S., Han, Z. (1996) SiC in diamond and kimberlites: Implications for nucleation and growth of diamond. International Geology Review: 38: 595–606.
Pell, J.A. (1997) Kimberlites in the Slave craton, Northwest Territories, Canada: A preliminary review. Russian Geology and Geophysics 38 (1), 5 –16. Proceeding of the Sixth International Kimberlite Conference Vol.1: kimberlites, related rocks and mantle xenoliths. Allerton Press, New York.
Schulze, D. J. (2001) ORIGINS OF CHROMIAN AND ALUMINOUS SPINEL MACROCRYSTS FROM KIMBERLITES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. The Canadian Mineralogist, 39 (2) 361-376 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.39.2.361
Abersteiner, Adam, Kamenetsky, Vadim S., Kamenetsky, Maya, Goemann, Karsten, Ehrig, Kathy, Rodemann, Thomas (2018) Significance of halogens (F, Cl) in kimberlite melts: Insights from mineralogy and melt inclusions in the Roger pipe (Ekati, Canada) Chemical Geology, 478. 148-163 doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2017.06.008
Giuliani, A., Pearson, D.G. (2019) Kimberlites: From Deep Earth to Diamond Mines. Elements, 15(6), 377-380.
Mitchell, R.H., Giuliani, A., O’Brien, H. (2019) What is a Kimberlite? Petrology and Mineralogy of Hypabyssal Kimberlites. Elements, 15(6), 381-386.
Pearson, D.G., Woodhead, J., Janney, P.E. (2019) Kimberlites as Geochemical Probes of Earth’s Mantle. Elements, 15(6), 387-392.
Foley, S.F., Yaxley, G.M., Kjarsgaard, B.A. (2019) Kimberlites from Source to Surface: Insights from Experiments. Elements, 15(6), 393-398.
Heaman, L.M., Phillips, D., Pearson, D.G. (2019) Dating Kimberlites: Methods and Emplacement Patterns Through Time. Elements, 15(6), 399-404.
Russell, J.K., Stephen, R., Sparks, Kavanagh, J.L. (2019) Kimberlite Volcanology: Transport, Ascent, and Eruption. Elements, 15(6), 405-410.
Kjarsgaard, B.A., Januszczak, N., Stiefenhofer, J. (2019) Diamond Exploration and Resource Evaluation of Kimberlites. Elements, 15(6), 411-416.
Howarth, Geoffrey H.; Casetta, Federico; Abersteiner, Adam (2025) A review of olivine as a tool for understanding kimberlite petrogenesis and diamond potential. Mineralogy and Petrology, 119 (4). 883-906 doi:10.1007/s00710-025-00887-4

Localities for KimberliteHide

Showing 300 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Angola
 
  • Lunda Norte Province
    • Lucapa
      • Camissombo
From description
      • Capaia
        • Chicapa River Valley
Milesi et al. (2006) +1 other reference
  • Lunda Sul Province
Coakley (2000)
Ashchepkov et al. (2022)
Nikitina et al. (2012)
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • District Council of Mount Remarkable
      • Hammond
- (n.d.)
    • District Council of Orroroo Carrieton
      • Carrieton
- (n.d.)
      • Eurelia
- (n.d.)
    • Goyder Regional Council
      • Pandappa Conservation Park
- (n.d.)
  • Western Australia
    • Derby-West Kimberley Shire
      • Mount Barnett Station
Fetherston et al. (2013)
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Kiwirrkurra community
www.meteoric.com.au (n.d.) +1 other reference
      • Marble Bar
Fetherston et al. (2013)
    • Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire
[Olivine lamproite] Atkinson et al. (1984) +5 other references
      • Carson River Station
Fetherston et al. (2013)
      • Kachana Station
Jaques et al. (1986)
[Olivine lamproite] Jaques et al. (1986)
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba
    • Ayopaya Province
      • Independencia
- (n.d.)
Botswana
 
  • Central District
    • Letlhakane
      • Orapa
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
Debswana Diamond Company Ltd
Debswana Diamond Company Ltd
  • Kgalagadi District
- (n.d.)
Brazil
 
Innocenzi et al. (2024)
  • Bahia
[Olivine lamproite] Nascimento et al. (2026)
    • Nordestina Kimberlite Province
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
Nascimento et al. (2026)
  • Goiás
    • Ouvidor
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Três Ranchos
Coldebella et al. (2020)
  • Mato Grosso
    • Juína
Wang et al. (2026)
Bulanova et al. (2010)
Thomson et al. (2014)
- (n.d.)
Kaminsky et al. (2023)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Abadia dos Dourados
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Carmo do Paranaiba
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Coromandel
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Douradoquara
Coldebella et al. (2020)
    • Guimarânia
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Lagoa Formosa
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Monte Carmelo
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
    • Patos de Minas
Carvalho et al. (2022)
Carvalho et al. (2022)
  • Rondônia
    • Espigão d'Oeste
      • Carolina cluster
Gervasoni et al. (2022)
Canada
 
  • Alberta
    • Birch Hills County
- (n.d.)
    • Mackenzie County
- (n.d.)
  • British Columbia
    • Fort Steele Mining Division
- (n.d.)
  • Northwest Territories
    • Camsell Lake
De Beers Group of Companies
    • Contwoyto Lake
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Great Slave Lake
- (n.d.)
Masun (1999)
      • Diavik Mine
Porritt et al. (2013)
      • Ekati Mine
Kamenetsky et al. (2013)
Abersteiner et al. (2020) +1 other reference
Mustafa et al. (2003, June) +1 other reference
Tappert et al. (2005)
Abersteiner et al. (2018)
      • Gahcho Kué Mine
Caro et al. (2004)
Seghedi et al. (2009)
    • North Slave Region
Masun (1999) +1 other reference
  • Nunavut
    • Kitikmeot Region
      • Contwoyto Lake
- (n.d.)
      • Coronation Diamond District
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
Harris et al. (2018)
Anzolini et al. (2019)
      • Pelly Bay
Ozyer (2011)
Ozyer (2011)
Ozyer (2011)
    • Qikiqtaaluk Region
      • Somerset Island
Clarke et al. (1994)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
  • Ontario
    • Kenora District
      • Victor mine
van Straaten et al. (2008)
    • Sudbury District
      • Unorganized North Sudbury District
        • Keith Township
- (n.d.)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Témiscamingue RCM
        • Ville Marie
www.fieldexexploration.com (n.d.)
James St John
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
        • Baie-James
          • Certac mine
Van Rythoven et al. (2020)
          • Otish Mountains
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
  • Saskatchewan
Masun (1999)
China
 
  • Guizhou
    • Qiandongnan
      • Zhenyuan County
Zhang et al. (2023)
  • Hubei
    • Jingmen
      • Jingshan
- (n.d.)
  • Liaoning
    • Dalian
      • Wafangdian City
- (n.d.) +3 other references
          • Laotiangou
Zhu et al. (2025)
Zhu et al. (2019) +1 other reference
          • Toudaogou (incl. Pipes No. 51; 68 & 74)
Ma et al. (2024)
Zhao +1 other reference
Michaud (2005) +1 other reference
Li et al. (2022)
  • Shandong
    • Linyi
      • Mengyin County
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
            • Wangcun deposit
Wang et al. (2023)
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
- (n.d.) +2 other references
      • Yimeng Mountains (Yimeng Shan)
Rappenglück (2022)
  • Xinjiang
    • Kashi Prefecture (Kashgar Prefecture; Qeshqer Prefecture)
      • Bachu Co. (Maralbexi Co.; Maralbeshi Co.)
Yu et al. (2026)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kundelungu Plateau
Batumike et al. (2007)
Batumike et al. (2007)
    • Lake Mweru
- (n.d.)
  • Kasaï-Oriental
    • Mbuji-Mayi
Giurgiu et al. (2025)
Eswatini
 
  • Lubombo Region
    • Dokolwayo
Daniels (1991)
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Kuhmo
McNulty et al. (2012)
- (n.d.)
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Kuusamo
rockstone-research.com (2022)
Hayden Dalton et al. (2018)
Hayden Dalton et al. (2018)
[Olivine lamproite] Hayden Dalton et al. (2018)
[Olivine lamproite] Hayden Dalton et al. (2018)
tupa.gtk.fi (n.d.)
    • Taivalkoski
[Olivine lamproite] Hayden Dalton et al. (2018)
  • North Savo
    • Kaavi
      • Pipe 7
- (n.d.)
Greenland
 
  • Qeqqata
    • Isortoq Fjord (Søndre Isortoq)
      • Sarfartoq region
- (n.d.)
Diamond exploration in West Greenland – the Qaamasoq prospect. in Abdurrahman et al. (Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. B)
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Anantapur District
Smith et al. (2013)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.) +2 other references
        • Chigicherla cluster
Murthy et al. (1997)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
        • Kalyandurg cluster
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
Mukherjee et al. (1998)
        • Wajrakarur–Lattavaram cluster
- (n.d.)
Shaikh et al. (2018)
[Olivine lamproite] Shaikh et al. (2018)
Dongre et al. (2015)
[Olivine lamproite] Dongre et al. (2020)
Sharma et al. (2019)
  • Chhattisgarh
    • Bastar district
Lehmann et al. (2006)
    • Raipur District
- (n.d.)
Mukherjee et al. (2000) +2 other references
Rao et al. (2007)
Rao et al. (2007)
Rao et al. (2007)
Rao et al. (2007)
  • Jharkhand
    • Dhanbad District
[Olivine lamproite] Rock et al. (1992) +3 other references
    • Ramgarh District
[Olivine lamproite] Basu et al. (1997) +2 other references
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Chhatarpur District
      • Nimani
Rio-Tinto Exploration (2017)
  • Telangana
    • Jogulamba Gadwal District
      • Raichur kimberlite field
Chalapathi Rao et al. (2010)
Xu et al. (2018)
Xu et al. (2018)
    • Narayanpet District
      • Narayanpet kimberlite field
        • Kotakonda Cluster (KK–1 to KK–7)
Rao et al. (2009)
- (n.d.)
Ireland
 
  • Munster
    • Cork County
      • West Cork
Kinahan +5 other references
Israel
 
  • Haifa District
    • Kishon river
      • Kishon Mid Reach zone 2
        • Mount Carmel
Griffin et al. (2016)
Ivory Coast
 
  • Woroba
    • Worodougou
      • Séguéla department
Allialy et al. (2011)
Lesotho
 
  • Butha-Buthe District
Nixon et al. (1968)
Mauritania
 
  • Adrar Region
    • Chinguetti
Sedigh et al. (2024)
Namibia
 
  • Hardap Region
    • Gibeon Constituency
Frankel (1957) +3 other references
  • ǁKaras Region
    • Berseba Constituency
      • Berseba Townlands Farm 426
Verwoerd (1967) +11 other references
Reinhard et al. (2025)
    • Karasburg East
Allsopp et al. (1979) +1 other reference
Pakistan
 
  • Balochistan
    • Pishin District
Ahmed et al. (1990) +3 other references
Russia
 
  • Arkhangelsk Oblast
    • Zimny Bereg District
- (n.d.)
        • Kepina occurrence
Golubkova et al. (2013)
Agasheva et al. (2024)
        • Verkhotina occurrence
Kargin et al. (2019) +2 other references
        • Zolotitsa occurrence
Alrosa
Agasheva et al. (2024)
Alrosa
  • Irkutsk Oblast
Savel'eva et al. (2020) +1 other reference
[Olivine lamproite] Kostrovitsky et al. (2021)
  • Komi Republic
    • Timan Range
Ras et al. (2011) +1 other reference
И.И. et al. (2023)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Boguchansky District
      • Chadobets alkaline complex
[Olivine lamproite] Chebotarev et al. (2017) +2 other references
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Tersky District
Larionova et al. (2016)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Kostomuksha City District
      • Kostomuksha Fe deposit
[Olivine lamproite] Gorkovetz et al. (2012)
    • Prionezhsky District
      • Zaonezhskoe kimberlite field
Putintseva et al. (2017)
  • Sakha
Doroshkevich et al. (2022)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
    • Mirninsky District
      • Alakit-Markha
- (n.d.)
Ashchepkov et al. (2015) +1 other reference
      • Daldyn
kimberlite. 21 st meeting of the ... +28 other references
Golovin (2025)
- (n.d.)
      • Mirny
Alrosa
- (n.d.)
Afanasiev et al. (2022)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
    • Northern Yakutia
      • Olenyok (Olenek) river basin
        • West Ukukit kimberlite field
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Olenyoksky District
      • Kuoikskoe field
Tychkov +4 other references
Sharygin et al. (2011) +2 other references
Tychkov +4 other references
Kostrovitsky et al. (2023)
Sharygin et al. (2011)
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
Dymshits +9 other references
Sierra Leone
 
  • Eastern Province
    • Kono District
Hills et al. (1989) +1 other reference
Solomon Islands
 
  • Malaita Province
    • Malaita Island
- (n.d.)
South Africa
 
  • Free State
    • Lejweleputswa District Municipality
      • Masilonyana Local Municipality
        • Theunissen
- (n.d.)
      • Matjhabeng Local Municipality
        • Welkom
VILJOEN et al. (2005)
      • Tokologo Local Municipality
        • Boshof
Hughes et al. (2021)
    • Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality
      • Setsoto Local Municipality
        • Clocolan
Kamenetsky et al. (2014)
    • Xhariep District Municipality
      • Letsemeng Local Municipality
        • Koffiefontein
Mindat.org
  • Gauteng
    • City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
      • Cullinan
Petra Diamonds Ltd
  • Limpopo
    • Capricorn District Municipality
      • Blouberg Local Municipality
        • Swartwater
- (n.d.)
  • Northern Cape
    • Frances Baard District Municipality
      • Dikgatlong Local Municipality
        • Windsorton
Clarke et al. (1977)
      • Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
O'Neil (1983) +1 other reference
Montgarri Castillo-Oliver et al. (2018) +1 other reference
Konzett et al. (2013)
Soltys et al. (2018)
Kimberley Ekapa Mining Joint Venture
Giuliani et al. (2012) +3 other references
literature
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Kamiesberg Local Municipality
Harmer et al. (2016)
      • Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
        • Pofadder
Wu et al. (2010)
    • Pixley ka Seme District Municipality
      • Ubuntu Local Municipality
[Olivine lamproite] Abersteiner et al. (2024)
    • ZF Mgcawu District Municipality
      • Kgatelopele Local Municipality
        • Lime Acres
[Olivine lamproite] Petra Diamonds Ltd
Sweden
 
  • Norrbotten County
    • Kalix
Kresten et al. (1977) +1 other reference
  • Västernorrland County
    • Sundsvall
Kresten +19 other references
    • Timrå
      • Tynderö
Von Eckermann (1948) +3 other references
Tanzania
 
  • Shinyanga Region
    • Mwadui
Petra Diamonds Ltd
Ukraine
 
  • Crimea
    • Alushta
Spiridonov et al. (2019)
  • Donetsk Oblast
    • Starobesheve Raion
      • Kalmiuske Raion
Yatsenko et al. (2023)
Yatsenko et al. (2023)
Yatsenko et al. (2023)
ukrmineral.org (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Zaporizhia Oblast
    • Pryazovske Raion
Ryabchikov et al. (2008)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Apache County
      • Sanders-Defiance Plateau area (Sanders-Cheto District)
        • Defiance Plateau
          • Sawmill
Switzer (1977) +1 other reference
Switzer (1977) +1 other reference
  • Arkansas
    • Pike County
      • Murfreesboro
[Olivine lamproite] Dunn (2002)
[Olivine lamproite] Eby et al. (2025)
[Olivine lamproite] Dummett (1987)
    • Scott County
- (2005)
  • Colorado
    • Boulder County
- (2005)
    • Larimer County
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
        • Sloan diatremes
Hausel (2007)
  • Kansas
Berendsen et al. ( 2001)
    • Riley County
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
  • Kentucky
    • Elliott County
- (2005)
  • Michigan
    • Dickinson County
      • Felch
- (2005)
      • Foster City
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Norway
- (2005) +1 other reference
- (2005)
      • Waucedah
Amy Kowalczyk (1997) +1 other reference
    • Iron County
      • Mansfield Township
        • Lake Ellen
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Menominee County
      • Hermansville
Li +3 other references
  • Montana
    • Chouteau County
      • Highwood Mountains
[Olivine lamproite] Kuehner et al. (2003, June)
    • Prairie County
- (2005)
  • New York
    • Tompkins County
      • Ithaca
- (2005)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Fayette County
      • Masontown
- (2005)
    • Indiana County
      • Barr Slope
www.nittanymineral.org (2021)
      • Dixonville
        • Tanoma Coal Mine
- (2005)
  • Tennessee
    • Union County
Paris (2008)
  • Utah
    • San Juan County
Basson et al. (1-4)
  • Virginia
    • Rockbridge County
- (2005)
  • Wisconsin
    • Marinette County
- (2005)
  • Wyoming
    • Albany County
- (2005) +1 other reference
- (2005)
- (2005) +1 other reference
- (2005) +1 other reference
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Laramie County
- (2005)
Venezuela
 
  • Bolívar
    • Cedeño Municipality
      • Guaniamo
        • Quebrada Grande River
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
Sharygin et al. (2009)
- (n.d.)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Matabeleland South
    • Beitbridge District
Walsh et al. (1997)
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