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Peridotite is the main constituent of which part of the earth?.

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the upper part of Earth's mantle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The compositions of peridotite nodules found in certain basalts and kimberlites are of special interest, because they provide samples of Earth's mantle brought up from depths ranging from about 30 km to 200 km or more.

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