To: Dave M who wrote (17071 ) 3/29/1999 12:45:00 AM From: Walt Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 26850
The cone sheet theory is a good model, what has been drilled to date seems to support it, so far. I recall talk that the cone could also be a little like the petals on a flower. So a part of the cone as you go around it could get thin or pinch out only to start up again further along. As some say their could be more then one coon or dyke system. My quess is, or call it a hunch, is that the eastern side of this where they found the boulders on the peninsula and in the lake where they hit some smaller dykes, is going to be interesting. I dont think they have any deep holes in that area yet. Thats part of the fun of exploration, you never really know what you are going to hit untill you drill the holes. Also nature seems to like to throw in surprises. Just when you think you know what is going on, along comes a surprise. Sometimes they are good sometimes not. To me WSP is a fascinating exploration story, I also like it becasue it shows dykes or call them fissures like the south africans, are another exploration target. I also think that sooner or later someone is going to find some placer or till diamonds which are going to be worth a few bucks. The biggest diamond found to date I believe was the 47 carat one at Ekati pit. There has got to be a few diamonds sitting in the till somewhere in the Territories. The January Rock and Gem magazine had a story on diamonds and it is quite amazing where people have found them in North America. So next time you are out jogging, fishing or walking along a beach keep you eyes peeled, you never know what you might find.If you see something that is real shiny or looks like greasy glass, it just might be a diamond. regards Walt