![]() ![]() KZN is covered in a 20 to 80 metre layer of soil, ![]() Dr Gideon Groenewald, Geologistīut if they were a rich as I see in the pictures, the chances are that people would have picked up diamonds in the Tugela much more, like in the Orange River. ![]() Dr Gideon Groenewald, Geologistīut he adds, with all the people who have been in that area for so many areas it may well be wishful thinking.Ī diamond pipe can be anything from one square metre to 1 square kilometre. We have very ancient geology sticking out of the ground there as well so it is not impossible. Dr Gideon Groenewald, Geologistīut, I don't want to rule out that these might be diamonds because where the Tugela River is following a major fault zone. In these fault zones, you can get beautiful extensive deposits of quartz crystals - so there is a possibility that these might be quartz crystals. He says fault zones are found in dolerites. There are a lot of dolerites all over the place there. In that area of KwaZulu-Natal, we have severe intrusions of dolerites. Kimberlite looks very similar to dolerite. Groenewald explains that diamonds are crystals that occur within a rock called kimberlite called after the many diamonds discovered in the Kimberly area in South Africa. Geological and mining experts will reportedly be dispatched to the site to inspect and verify what is being dug up but to find out the likelihood of there being diamonds there Lester talks to geologist, hydrologist, and paleontologist Dr Gideon Groenewald. Images and videos are circulating on social media where some involved in illegal mining are seen celebrating in the belief that they have struck it rich and collected diamonds. This activity follows the discovery of what some believe to be precious stones. Lester Kiewit relays the fascinating story published in the Sunday Times over the weekend, where, according to the paper, rumours of a 'diamond rush' in the province of KZN have seen throngs of people gathering in KwaHlathi outside Ladysmith in search of the precious stones. Scroll down to view the photos and video shared on Twitter.Geologist Dr Gideon Groenewald says it is important to distinguish between kimberlite and dolomite as well as diamonds and quartz.The Department of Minerals and Energies is sending experts to assess the situation.Over the weekend videos and photos shared on social media showed throngs of people finding alleged diamonds in KwaHlathi in KZN.Lester Kiewit talks to geologist Dr Gideon Groenewald who says it is not impossible that these could be diamonds - but unlikely. ![]()
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