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Kimberlite

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This is a special rock.

Kimberlite Pipes in Africa.png
Kimberlite Pipes in Africa.png
It comes from deep in the Earth. It often carries shiny diamonds. These rocks help us find gems. It is a very cool find! Do you like shiny things?

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File:Kimberlite crosssection QEMSCAN.png
Kimberlite crosssection QEMSCAN.png
File:Kimberlite Pipes in Africa.png
Kimberlite Pipes in Africa.png
File:BK16-Fig3.jpg
BK16-Fig3.jpg
File:Mirny in Yakutia.jpg
Mirny in Yakutia.jpg
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