Associations to the word «Kimberlite»

Wiktionary

KIMBERLITE, noun. (geology) A variety of peridotite containing a high proportion of carbon dioxide; often contains diamonds.
KIMBERLITE PIPE, noun. (geology) A natural volcanic pipe composed of kimberlite, by which geological matter from deep within the Earth can be projected violently to the surface.
KIMBERLITE PIPES, noun. Plural of kimberlite pipe

Dictionary definition

KIMBERLITE, noun. A rare type of peridotite that sometimes contains diamonds; found in South Africa and Siberia.

Wise words

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