Title

M.N. GOLOBURDINA (VSEGEI)

On the issue of terminology and classification of kimberlites and lamproites

An overview of the classification of kimberlites and lamproites, based on the analysis petrographic and mineralogical characteristics. Selected leading minerals, allowing to distinguish kimberlites of the group I, group II and olivine lamproites.
Keywords: kimberlite, orangite, orangeit, lamproite, mineral.