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"It is thought that diamonds were first discovered in India about 6,000 years ago in the riverbeds of the region."
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"The actual mining of diamonds as an industry can be traced back to India to around 800 to 600B.C."
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When were the diamonds in India discovered?
Diamonds were first discovered in India around the 4th century BC. They were mined primarily in the Golconda region, which is present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. India remained the world's sole source of diamonds until the 18th century when diamond deposits were discovered in Brazil.
Who discovered Ekati Diamond Mine?
According to its Wikipedia page:"The first volcanic pipe found in the Lac de Gras region was the Point Lake kimberlite, discovered by Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson who had been prospecting in the region for almost ten years, having found kimberlite indicator minerals as early as 1985."
When did De Beers miner discover the diamond?
According to Wikipedia: "Cecil Rhodes, the founder of De Beers, got his start by renting water pumps to miners during the diamond rush that started in 1871, when an 83.5 carat diamond was found on Colesburg Kopje (present day Kimberley), South Africa. He invested the profits of this operation into buying up claims of small mining operators, with his operations soon expanding into a separate mining company." Diamonds were first 'discovered', however, about 6,000 years ago, and not by De Beers. The De Beers organization simply capitalized on mining diamonds in South Africa. It is believed that diamonds were first 'discovered' in India.
Where was farming discovered?
Farming was likely discovered first in Egypt along the Nile, or in the Middle East.
When was quicksand first discovered?
sicovered in 1910
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the first diamond in Nunuvut was discovered in 2006.
Which country does not have produtive diamond mines?
There are no productive diamond mines in USA.
What are diamond mines used for?
Diamond mines are used for mining diamonds.
Where do you get the magnifying glass in diamond mines?
there is no magnifing glass in diamond mines!
Where is the first gym leader hidding in Pokemon Diamond?
in the mines to the south of the city
What diamond do you pick at the diamond mines?
The diamond with the symbol on it.
Are there gold and diamond mines?
Yes, there are gold mines and yes, there are diamond mines. The two resources have not been mined from the same mine.
Which diamond was discovered first in sa?
Angola star
The Kohinoor diamond was found in the mines of?
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How do you get the hard hat for Diamond Mines 1?
You go to Big Zeke in the Safari and go through the Diamond Mines.
What has the author James Franklin written?
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Who invented Ekati Diamond Mine?
Diamond mines are discovered, not invented.From the Wikipedia page for the mine:The first volcanic pipe found in the Lac de Gras region was the Point Lake kimberlite, discovered by Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson who had been prospecting in the region for almost ten years, having found kimberlite indicator minerals as early as 1985."
