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The Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation - Scientific and Media Articles based on Major Keyword - Diamond - Grade
The Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation is compiled by Patricia Sheahan who publishes on a monthly basis a list of new scientific articles related to diamonds as well as media coverage and corporate announcements called the Sheahan Diamond Literature Service that is distributed as a free pdf to a list of followers. Pat has kindly agreed to allow her work to be made available as an online digital resource at Kaiser Research Online so that a broader community interested in diamonds and related geology can benefit. The references are for personal use information purposes only; when available a link is provided to an online location where the full article can be accessed or purchased directly. Reproduction of this compilation in part or in whole without permission from the Sheahan Diamond Literature Service is strictly prohibited. Return to Diamond Keyword Index
Sheahan Diamond Literature Reference Compilation - Scientific Articles by Author for all years
Each article reference in the SDLRC is tagged with one or more key words assigned by Pat Sheahan to highlight the main topics of the article. In an effort to make it easier for users to track down articles related to a specific topic, KRO has extracted these key words and developed a list of major key words presented in this Key Word Index to which individual key words used in the article reference have been assigned. In most of the individual Key Word Reports the references are in crhonological order, though in some such as Deposits the order is first by key word and then chronological. Only articles classified as "technical" (mainly scientific journal articles) and "media" (independent media articles) are included in the Key Word Index. References that were added in the most recent monthly update are highlighted in yellow.
Diamond - Grade articles deal with the problem of establishing the diamond content of a deposit in terms of carats per tonne (ct/t) or, as is often used in the industry to make low grade deposits less decimal-like, in terms of carats per hundred tonnes (cpht). This keyword is distinct from the problem of "grading" individual diamonds in terms of the 4 C's (carat, cut, clarity and color) for the purpose of valuing the diamond content of a deposit. These articles will focus on the statistical means for estimating the "macro" grade of a diamond deposit.
Porritt, L.A., Cas, R.A.F., Ailleres, L., Oshust, P.
The influence of volcanological and sedimentaological processes on diamond grade distribution in kimberlites: examples from the Ekati diamond mine, NWT, Canada.
Bulletin of Volcanology, Vol. 73, 8, pp. 1085-1105.
Mantle conditions and geochemical environment as controls of diamond survival and grade variation in kimberlitic diamond deposits: Lunda Province NE Angola.
30th. International Conference on Ore Potential of alkaline, kimberlite and carbonatite magmatism. Sept. 29-, http://alkaline2014.com
Rethinking laboratory reports for the geographical origin of gems.
Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 35, 5, pp. 416-423.
Technology
Reports - gem reports, tests, grades
Abstract: The proliferation of gemmological laboratory reports and the need for transparency to best protect against litigation suggest that some gem-testing laboratories should consider changes in the wording and content of their geographical origin reports. Based on the author's recent broader study of the legal aspects of the opinions provided by experts in the field of art and antiques, the main proposals presented here are that statements of opinion rather than fact should be clearly expressed as such where they are presented on a report, rather than relegating all mention of 'opinion' to the 'terms and conditions', and that the basic nature of the observational or analytical evidence on which any opinions are based should be noted. In addition, a laboratory might usefully provide some indication of the level of confidence in its opinion.
The Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Vol. 118, Jan. pp. 1-6.
Africa, South Africa
diamond size frequency
Abstract: Diamond size frequency distribution (SFD) curves, combined with the associated dollar per carat per size class, play an important role in the diamond industry. Value per size class is unique for each deposit and typically varies from less than a dollar per carat to several thousands of dollars per carat for special stones. Recovery of large stone therefore contributes significantly to the bottom line of a large diamond producer. While the design of the process plant should prevent damage and possible breakage of large stones, it should also ensure adequate liberation of the finer diamonds. Innovative solutions are required to protect and recover type I and II diamonds if prominent within the resource. X-ray transmission (XRT) sorting presents the opportunity to develop flow sheet designs that incorporate a balance between exploitation of the resource and process efficiency, as well as practical capital and operating costs. This paper serves to illustrate the role and application of SFD curves in determining optimum cut-off and re-crush sizes within the flow sheet of a large diamond producer. A thorough understanding of the unique technical and economic aspects of a deposit provides the basis from where new and innovative technologies can be proposed, allowing mining companies to maintain and improve profit margins. It highlights the results of various plant trials and newly commissioned XRT sorters for larger size fractions. It also provides recommendations for future applications of XRT machines in the diamond process flow sheet.