Dr Adam Abersteiner, a Postdoctoral Researcher in geochemistry and melt inclusions at the University of Helsinki, Finland and an alumnus of UTAS, will be discussing kimberlites, rare igneous rocks that originate from the deepest-derived magmas on Earth. Kimberlites present insights into the composition and nature of the Earth’s deep mantle as they contain fragments of mantle rocks. Kimberlites are also the major source of diamonds. One of the greatest challenges in understanding how kimberlites form is deciphering what the original composition of magma was since, by the time the magma reaches the surface and solidifies, it has undergone extensive alteration. This presentation will highlight research advances Adam developed during the course of his PhD while at UTAS. The focus will be on the systematic study of melt/fluid inclusions in kimberlite minerals and the novel insights they present into the composition and evolution of kimberlite magmas.
This lecture is free for members of the Royal Society of Tasmania. Others are very welcome to attend and are invited to make a donation of $6 adults/$4 students to Friends of TMAG and Friends of QVMAG through their website, rst.org.au