We used to think diamonds were everywhere. New research suggests they’ve always been rare
- Written by: Carl Walsh, PhD Candidate, Queensland University of Technology
Kimberlite volcanic rock with mantle crystals (green olivine and purple and orange garnet) and fragments of country rock (light grey).Author providedNew research is shedding light on the tumultuous processes that give rise to diamonds, by homing in on a distinct purple companion found alongside them.
Diamonds are highly prized for their qualities...
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