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There are a vast number of essentially random events, going back billions of years, that cause certain types of minerals to be found in some locations and not in others.

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Q: Why are diamonds only found in certain regions of the world?
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Why are diamonds found in certain areas of the world?

Diamonds are formed deep below the earth's crust, and come to us once the volcanic eruption forces the material to the surface. The vertical geology takes the form of a pipe -- a volcanic pipe. (Read link, below.) This phenomenon is unusual and uncommon in the world, thus lowering the numbers of places where diamonds can be found.


Where do you found saline soil in the world?

Saline soil is the type of soil that has salts in it. This type of soil is found all over the world, but the levels of salts will vary from place to place. Saline soil is mostly found in drier regions.


Can you see fossils and petroleum deposit in same geographical regions?

The answer to this question would be yes, they could be found in the same geographical regions. Fossils can be found anywhere in the world, in many different forms. They can be bones that were preserved underground or imprints left in rocks that show organisms that died ages ago. Petroleum deposits may not be as commonly found throughout the world, but while it may not be found everywhere fossils are, fossils can definitely be found anywhere petroleum might be found.


What country was the only source for diamonds in the world until the 1730s?

India was the only source of diamonds in the world until that time according to the Gemological Institute of America.


What is a bogs climate?

Since bogs are found in both temperate and tropical regions of the world, there is not one particular type of climate associated with bogs.

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How would you use conflict diamonds in a sentence?

"Conflict diamonds", also called "blood diamonds" is a term coined by pop culture to describe diamonds attained from certain regions in the world where violence is involved in the sale and trade of diamonds.


Where are diamonds found Minecraft?

Diamonds are found below level 16 of the world.


Is the diamond found in Kentucky?

Diamonds are found all over the world, but Kentucky is not known for its raw diamonds.


Diamonds that are mined by force and sold in the black market are called?

Conflict diamonds or blood diamonds. These diamonds are often used to fund conflict and civil wars in diverse regions around the world.


Why are diamonds found in certain areas of the world?

Diamonds are formed deep below the earth's crust, and come to us once the volcanic eruption forces the material to the surface. The vertical geology takes the form of a pipe -- a volcanic pipe. (Read link, below.) This phenomenon is unusual and uncommon in the world, thus lowering the numbers of places where diamonds can be found.


What cities are diamonds found?

You can purchase diamonds in most any city in the world. There is no 'city' where diamonds are mined, however.


Where are canary diamonds found?

it is so rare that theres on a couple of canary diamonds in the world


When was the last time diamonds were found?

Diamonds are continuously being found around the world, so there is no specific "last time" that they were found. The mining of diamonds happens on an ongoing basis in various countries where they are naturally occurring.


Where are pink diamonds found?

Generally pink diamonds are found in Australia. Australia's Argyle mine, in far north Western Australia, produces around 90% of the world's supply of pink diamonds. These are the world's only "intense" pink diamonds. Pink diamonds, one of the most rare and expensive diamonds in the world, are also mined in India, Brazil and Africa, but these are lighter in colour.


What percentage of the world diamonds is found in Africa?

Around 49%.


Where are most of the world's diamonds found?

Diamonds are found in Australia, many countries in Africa, Arkansas, a US state, Brazil, Canada, India and Russia.


In what part of the world can you find a diamond?

Diamonds can be found in various parts of the world, but major producers include countries such as Russia, Botswana, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. These countries have significant diamond mines that contribute to the global diamond market.