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Diamonds are formed deep within the earth's mantle and the rock, kimberlite, is available within the volcanic pipe that erupts these materials to the earth's surface. This may give the impression that diamonds grow in rocks, which is an incorrect impression.
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Diamond falls under which category of rocks?
Igneous rocks are the category of rocks that contain diamonds. The two types of igneous rocks that form diamonds are kimberlites and lamproites.
What rocks can scratch a diamonds?
Diamonds can only be scratched by other diamonds. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral.
What rocks have diamonds inside of them?
Diamonds are erupted to the earth's surface with indicator minerals, including kimberlite. Not all diamonds are 'stuck' to anything else.
What is the stuff that grows on rocks in caves called?
Moss.
Is diamond a rock?
A diamond is a mineral composed of carbon crystallized at extremely high temperatures and pressures; in nature, diamonds form 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles) or more below the earth's surface.Source: GIAAnother AnswerDiamond mineral appears to be a rock until it is processed. Only 20% of all diamonds mined qualify as gem-quality; the remainder are easily mistaken for ordinary 'rocks'.
Are Diamonds really rocks?
Yes, diamonds are really rocks.
Why are diamonds called rocks?
Essentially, diamonds are rocks. They are also called ice.
What is the least likely place to find diamonds?
Outer space. No planet, no rocks. No rocks, no diamonds :(
Are diamonds made from rocks?
Diamonds are formed from carbon.
Diamond falls under which category of rocks?
Igneous rocks are the category of rocks that contain diamonds. The two types of igneous rocks that form diamonds are kimberlites and lamproites.
What kind of rocks are diomands?
Diamonds are the kind of rock that are diamonds
What rocks can diamond change into?
Diamond rocks will always be diamonds.
How did crater of diamonds get its name?
Crater of Diamonds is an ancient volcanic crater that contains diamonds in its rocks.
Can diamonds change into other rocks?
No.
What rocks can scratch a diamonds?
Diamonds can only be scratched by other diamonds. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral.
What are the hardest rocks in the world?
diamonds are one of them
Can metamorphic rocks turn into diamonds?
yes
