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Forsterite from
Udachnaya-Vostochnaya pipe, Daldyn, Daldyn-Alakit kimberlite field, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia

Description
Comments:Microinclusions in cuboid diamonds from the kimberlite pipe (near-solidus carbonatitic melts).
7-13.5 wt% Fayalite.
Quality of samples:not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:D.A. Zedgenizov et al. , Mineralogical Society of Gret Britain and Ireland, Feb. 2004, V68, N°1, pp. 61-73.
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Forsterite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Udachnaya-Vostochnaya pipe, Daldyn, Daldyn-Alakit kimberlite field, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
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