Diamond collection brings deep Earth to the surface
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 06:32
in Physics & Chemistry
It takes incredible heat and pressure to form a diamond. And when diamonds are formed, microscopic minerals are trapped inside. The chemistry of these minerals, or inclusions, provides a rare look at the processes that led to the formation of Earth's crust. Researchers have recently analyzed diamonds and have learned how an unusual chunk of Africa formed.