Olivine lamproite
A rock subtype
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About Olivine lamproite
A rock type corresponding to micaceous or lamprophyric kimberlites, or an olivine-rich lamproite.
Not to be confused with the mineral orangite (an orange variety of thorite.
Not to be confused with the mineral orangite (an orange variety of thorite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48040
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48040:6
Classification of Olivine lamproite
- Rock
- Igneous rock
- Exotic crystalline igneous rock
- Lamproite
- Olivine lamproite
- Ultrapotassic rock
- Kimberlite
- Olivine lamproite
- Lamproite
- Exotic crystalline igneous rock
- Igneous rock
Mineralogy of Olivine lamproite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Mica > Phlogopite | KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Olivine Group | M2SiO4 |
Pronunciation of Olivine lamproite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Olivine lamproite
Internet Links for Olivine lamproite
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References for Olivine lamproite
Reference List:
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) Mineralogy of Orangeites. In Kimberlites, Orangeites, and Related Rocks. Springer US. p.91-248. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-1993-5_2
Localities for Olivine lamproite
Showing 19 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Atkinson et al. (1984) +6 other references |
| Jaques et al. (1986) | |
Brazil | |
| Nascimento et al. (2026) |
Finland | |
| Hayden Dalton et al. (2018) +1 other reference |
| Hayden Dalton et al. (2018) +1 other reference | |
| Hayden Dalton et al. (2018) +1 other reference |
India | |
| Shaikh et al. (2018) |
| Dongre et al. (2020) | |
| Rock et al. (1992) +3 other references |
| Basu et al. (1997) +2 other references |
Russia | |
| Kostrovitsky et al. (2021) |
| Doroshkevich et al. (2019) |
| Gorkovetz et al. (2012) |
South Africa | |
| Abersteiner et al. (2024) |
| Petra Diamonds Ltd |
USA | |
| Dunn (2002) |
| Eby et al. (2025) | |
| Dummett (1987) | |
| Kuehner et al. (2003, June) |
Ellendale 11 Pit 1, Ellendale, Derby-West Kimberley Shire, Western Australia, Australia