Wafangdian Diamond Mine
Wafangdian (瓦房店) near Dalian, Liaoning, is China's largest diamond mine, a kimberlite-hosted deposit holding much of the country's diamond reserves and producing its highest-quality gem diamonds.
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China's largest diamond mine
The Wafangdian area near Dalian in Liaoning hosts diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes and is the largest diamond deposit in China, accounting for a major share of the nation's diamond reserves. It is noted for producing some of the highest-quality gem-grade diamonds found in China.
What Wafangdian is known for
- Gem- and industrial-grade diamond from kimberlite
- Higher average diamond quality than other Chinese sources
Availability
Output is overwhelmingly directed to gem and industrial use, so loose collector crystals seldom reach the mineral-specimen market. Wafangdian's renown is as China's foremost diamond producer rather than as a display-crystal locality.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wafangdian Diamond Mine?
Wafangdian Diamond Mine is a mineral locality in Liaoning, China.
What minerals are found at Wafangdian Diamond Mine?
Minerals from Wafangdian Diamond Mine include Diamond.
What is Wafangdian Diamond Mine known for?
Wafangdian (瓦房店) near Dalian, Liaoning, is China's largest diamond mine, a kimberlite-hosted deposit holding much of the country's diamond reserves and producing its highest-quality gem diamonds.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.