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D.H. Eggler

Publications and source records attributed to D.H. Eggler.

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Diamonds in an upper mantle peridotite nodule from kimberlite in southern Wyoming

Diamonds in a serpentinized garnet peridotite nodule from a diatreme in southern Wyoming are the first known occurrence in an upper mantle peridotite xenolith from a kimberlite intrusion in North America as well as the second authenticated occurrence of diamonds from kimberlite pipes in North America. The nodule is believed to have come from a section of depleted (partially melted) Iherzolite at a depth of 130 to 180 kilometers.

Wyoming