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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.

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

Diamonds are typically found in regions with specific geological conditions, such as old volcanic pipes or cratons where the high pressure and temperature necessary for diamond formation can occur. These conditions are not common worldwide, so diamonds are only found in certain areas where these geological processes have taken place.


Were on earth is diamonds normally found?

Diamonds are normally found in kimberlite pipes, which are ancient volcanic rock formations found in specific regions of the world such as Africa, Russia, Canada, and Australia. These kimberlite pipes bring diamonds from the Earth's mantle to the surface through volcanic eruptions.


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.


Where the mineral diamond is found?

Diamonds are found in various countries around the world, with major producers including Russia, Botswana, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. They are typically mined from kimberlite pipes or alluvial deposits. Industrial diamonds are also produced synthetically for various applications.


Can you find any crystals or diamonds in California?

Crystals of many different minerals can be found in California. California's most famous mineral would perhaps be tourmaline, found in huge pink crystals at the Himalaya Mine. Diamonds are commonly found in the placer gold mines of California, but are generally quite small.

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

Diamonds are typically found in regions with specific geological conditions, such as old volcanic pipes or cratons where the high pressure and temperature necessary for diamond formation can occur. These conditions are not common worldwide, so diamonds are only found in certain areas where these geological processes have taken place.


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.


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.


What percentage of the world diamonds is found in Africa?

Around 49%.


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 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.


Where are most of Asia's diamonds mined?

India im the man so shut up i found it


How did conflict diamonds effect the diamond market around the world?

Conflict diamonds are diamonds generally found on the ground or rivers. The problem is that in areas of rebellion or high crime, the bad guys used the money from selling these raw stones to finance their crimes or rebellions. There are estimates indicating that conflict or blood diamonds were never more than 5% of the diamonds in the world. Now they are less than 1%. Why? The Kimberly Process. You can read more about the Kimberly Process, below.


What continent are diamonds found in?

Diamonds are found on every continent, but the primary producers are Africa, Australia, and Canada. Africa, specifically countries like Botswana, South Africa, and Angola, are known for producing the majority of the world's diamonds.