Wafangdian Diamond Mine
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A 2020 geological study describes Wafangdian (瓦房店), near Dalian in Liaoning, as China's largest diamond-mining area and reports that it held 52% of the country's diamond reserves; the diamonds occur in kimberlite pipes and dikes.
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Wafangdian diamond-mining area
A 2020 geological study describes the Wafangdian area near Dalian in Liaoning as China's largest diamond-mining area and reports that it held 52% of the country's diamond reserves. More than 100 diamond-bearing kimberlite bodies have been documented in the district.
What Wafangdian is known for
- Gem- and industrial-grade diamond from kimberlite
- Diamond production associated with kimberlite pipes
Availability
Output is directed mainly to gem and industrial use, so loose collector crystals seldom reach the mineral-specimen market. Wafangdian is therefore better documented as a diamond-producing area than as a display-crystal locality.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wafangdian Diamond Mine?
Wafangdian Diamond Mine is a mineral locality in Liaoning, China. It lies at approximately 39.6300°N, 121.9900°E.
What minerals are found at Wafangdian Diamond Mine?
Signature minerals from Wafangdian Diamond Mine include Diamond. The locality lies in Liaoning, China, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Wafangdian Diamond Mine known for?
A 2020 geological study describes Wafangdian (瓦房店), near Dalian in Liaoning, as China's largest diamond-mining area and reports that it held 52% of the country's diamond reserves; the diamonds occur in kimberlite pipes a…
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