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kimberlites(UPPER MANTLE) - Kimberlites are volcanic rocks that originate from the Earth's upper mantle. They are named after the town of Kimberley in South Africa, where they were first discovered. Kimberlites are known for their high diamond content, and they are an important source of diamonds worldwide. Kimberlite magma originates from depths of about 150 to 450 kilometers in the Earth's upper mantle. The magma is generated by the partial melting of peridotite, which is a type of ultra...