The Novel ZEYBEK-3 Model: A Rule-Based Expert System for the Systematic, Geometry- Driven Targeting of Fault-Controlled Kimberlite Pipes
Abstract
The discovery of small, weathered kimberlite pipes is a major exploration challenge. This paper introduces the ZEYBEK-3 model, a novel rule-based expert system for the geometry-driven targeting of fault-controlled kimberlite pipes. The model proposes a deterministic algorithm that uses the mapped coordinates of the crater-facies epiclastic unit (L1) and its bounding fault pair (e.g., F12, F13) to calculate the pipe's location. The core rule states that if the fault-bounded L1 unit is identified, then the kimberlite pipe (K) is located at its geometric centroid. This approach transforms integrated geological, geophysical, and geochemical data into a single, high-priority drill target coordinate. By offering a reproducible, architecture-first methodology, ZEYBEK-3 aims to reduce the exploration footprint and cost associated with traditional, broader-scale anomaly-chasing methods in cratonic terrains.
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@article{mutluzeybek2026,
title={The Novel ZEYBEK-3 Model: A Rule-Based Expert System for the Systematic, Geometry- Driven Targeting of Fault-Controlled Kimberlite Pipes},
author={Mutlu ZEYBEK},
journal={Mineralogy and Petrology},
year={2026},
doi={https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9371317/v1}
}
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