Latest Ultramafic rocks Stories

2014-03-13 07:33:12

The first terrestrial sample of a water-rich gem that reveals new evidence about the existence of large volumes of water has been discovered by an international team of scientists which was led by University of Alberta's diamond scientist, Graham Pearson.

Red Mountain mine
2013-12-07 05:50:16


Earth’s Magma Mantle Melts Hotter Than Previously Thought
2013-01-10 10:10:41

According to a new study, the Earth's mantle magma melts far hotter and deeper in the Earth's core than previously thought, a discovery that will have lasting implications for geologists.

2010-09-03 14:03:42


2009-03-07 08:28:27


2008-11-06 12:26:16


2008-11-06 11:17:47

Freewest Resources Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE: FWR) (the "Company") is pleased to provide the following update on diamond drilling and other exploration activities on it's wholly-owned McFaulds property (the "Property").

2008-10-17 09:20:00


2008-09-15 09:00:39

Freewest Resources Canada Inc., (TSX VENTURE: FWR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the preliminary results obtained from early-stage drilling completed on it's 100%-owned McFaulds property.

Latest Ultramafic rocks Reference Libraries

2005-05-26 11:26:59


2005-05-25 19:19:16

Peridotite is a dense, coarse grained ultrabasic rock, consisting mainly of the minerals olivine and pyroxene. Peridotite is also a group of mantle derived igneous rocks. They all are ultramafic or ultrabasic meaning they contain less than 45% silica and are high in iron and magnesium. Members of the peridotite family include: Dunite - predominately composed of olivine, with minor enstatite pyroxene and chromite. Harzburgite - composed of olivine, enstatite, and minor chromite....

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