ABOUT PROBABLE DIAMOND CONTENT OF SEDIMENTS OF THE WHITE SEA NECK

Testing of friable bottom deposits of the White Sea Neck allowed ascertainment of higher content of heavy mineral fractions and diamond satellites in several depressions of bottom relief. Potential basic sources of diamonds are identifi ed in the coastal area of existing and expected kimberlite fi elds of Kola coast. Five priority areas are planned for more detailed study. It is proposed to improve the method of sampling for the purpose of increasing the depth of sampling up to 0.5 m from raſt surface.

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