Pelletal Lapilli (IMAGE)

University of Southampton

Pelletal Lapilli

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Kimberlite volcanoes, the primary source of diamonds, contain pelletal lapilli -- enigmatic magma-coated clasts. These are generated deep in the volcanic vent by a granulation process analogous to that commonly used in coating chocolates, drugs and fertilizers.

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University of Southampton

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