RJK Publishes KIM Charts from Paradis and Kon Diamond Drill Core Samples, Including G10D, G12, and Eclogitic Garnets
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A preliminary comparison of the RJK garnet dataset to the global dataset of garnet compositions indicates that several RJK garnets plot within the G10 diamond stability field compared to other diamond inclusion garnets around the globe.
Key Points:
- A preliminary comparison of the RJK garnet dataset to the global dataset of garnet compositions indicates that several RJK garnets plot within the G10 diamond stability field compared to other diamond inclusion garnets around the globe.
- Additional charts for olivine, ilmenite and chromite KIMs will be posted to RJK's website, also indicating a mantle source.
- Figure 1 shows all diamond drill cores tested in one graph, and illustrates a portion of the Paradis Pond, KON, and one garnet from PP-20-09 plots in the G10 diamond stability field.
- The KON kimberlite again shows the G10 diamond inclusion garnets to the left of the Dia/Gra Gruter line.