Kimberlite Drill Core Canada [1182]

Discover the Fascinating World of Kimberlite

Discover this exceptional drill core sample from Quebec, Canada, originating from one of the early drilling sites of De Beers' mining explorations in the region. While this particular core does not contain diamonds, it is linked to the initial efforts to locate kimberlite during the early stages of diamond exploration in Quebec.

About Kimberlite

Kimberlite is a volcanic rock formed by the eruption of magma that partially melts and intrudes through the Earth’s crust. While diamonds are not formed in kimberlite, they are released from pulverized diamond-bearing mantle rocks during the magma’s upward flow. The name “kimberlite” originates from Kimberley, South Africa, where this rock type was first described in 1887.

Key Features

• Historical Significance: The diamonds found in kimberlite rocks are older than the kimberlite pipes that contain them. Although diamonds can be found at various levels within a kimberlite pipe, their presence is not guaranteed.
• Rarity: Only a few kimberlite pipes worldwide contain diamonds in commercially viable quantities, making drill cores from these pipes a valuable addition to any geological collection.

Specifications

• Diameter: 63mm
• Length: 17mm
• Weight: 121.3 grams
• Included: Ships with a tag, tag stand, and Certificate of Authenticity. (Display base and photo cube not included.)

Note

The diamond content of this core is unknown, and no diamonds are visible with a loupe.

Why Add This to Your Collection?

If you don’t yet have a great kimberlite drill core in your geological collection, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire one from Quebec, Canada. Enhance your collection with this intriguing and scientifically significant specimen.

This scientific material is Guaranteed Authentic. It was professionally and legally collected and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity.