Elliott County Kimberlite, Kimberlite geological formation in northeastern Kentucky, United States.
The Elliott County Kimberlite comprises three elongated intrusive bodies of dark-green peridotite spanning approximately one square mile of land surface.
Albert R. Crandall discovered this geological formation in 1884, predating the identification of similar rocks near Kimberley in South Africa.
The site attracts geologists and mineral collectors who study its composition of serpentinized olivine, phlogopite, pyrope, calcite, and magnesian ilmenite.
Visitors require proper authorization to access the formation, as portions of the site may fall within private property boundaries.
The peridotite weathers extensively, reaching depths of 50 feet without significant surface features, transforming into yellowish-brown saprolite containing garnet fragments.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.13040,-82.98880
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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