The Most Common Geologic Setting of Diamonds Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

The most common geologic setting of diamonds is:

• A) crystallization of the water-rich parts of a granite magma, forming pegmatite crystals
• B) deposition of minerals by hot waters, such as in a vein
• C) replacement of a rock by ore minerals due to hot fluids
• D) formation in the mantle and subsequent rise in pipe-like volcanic conduits
• E) none of these

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