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RB 84/00075 Review of phlogopite in kimberlitic rocks as a possible source of vermiculite in South Australia.
Published: 01 Sep 1984 Created: 06 Nov 2024 Revised: 06 Nov 2024
Author: Morris, B.J.

Vermiculite is an alteration product of phlogopite. Kimberlitic bodies of sufficient size and phlogopite content for possible exploitation have been discovered in South Australia during past exploration for diamonds and base metals. Sampling is...

Vermiculite is an alteration product of phlogopite. Kimberlitic bodies of sufficient size and phlogopite content for possible exploitation have been discovered in South Australia during past exploration for diamonds and base metals. Sampling is recommended to determine grain size, exfoliation potential and amount of vermiculite present.

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Record No rb8400075
Topic Geoscientific Information
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Document Type Departmental Publication - Geological Survey Geoscience Publication
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Geographic Locality: South Australia;Terowie;Whyte Yarcowie;Carrieton;Eurelia;Port Augusta;Mulgathing;Arkaroola Creek;Vermiculite Valley
Doc No: RB 84/00075
Geographic Locality: South Australia;Terowie;Whyte Yarcowie;Carrieton;Eurelia;Port Augusta;Mulgathing;Arkaroola Creek;Vermiculite Valley
Doc No: RB 84/00075
Language English
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Persistent identifier https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb8400075
Citation Morris, B.J. 1984. RB 84/00075 Review of phlogopite in kimberlitic rocks as a possible source of vermiculite in South Australia. Departmental Publication - Geological Survey Geoscience Publication. Government of South Australia.
https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb8400075

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