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The original source for diamonds is carbon. They are formed by reaction of the high temperature and pressure in the Earth's mantle on minerals containing carbon.

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What geological material are diamonds found in?

Diamonds are typically found in kimberlite pipes, which are vertical volcanic structures that bring diamonds to the Earth's surface. Diamonds can also be found in alluvial deposits, where they have been transported by rivers and streams from their original source.


What gem is found in the gravel of riverbeds?

Diamonds are the gem that can be found in the gravel of riverbeds. The rough diamonds are carried from their original source in the earth's mantle by volcanic activity and erosion, eventually ending up in riverbeds where they can be mined.


What landform are diamonds found?

Diamonds are typically found in kimberlite pipes, which are cone-shaped volcanic rock formations that form deep in the Earth's mantle and are brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions. Diamonds can also be found in alluvial deposits, where they have been eroded from the original source rock and are concentrated in riverbeds or coastal areas.


Are chocolate diamonds natural or manufactured?

'Chocolate diamonds' are named thus because this shade of brown diamond is the colour of chocolate. Some brown diamonds are natural diamonds; some brown diamonds are manufactured diamonds. A gemologist will help you determine the source of your brown diamond. Manufactured diamonds are always less expensive than natural diamonds with similar characteristics.


How did Crater of Diamonds Form?

Crater of Diamonds is the name of a state park in Arkansas that exists over geography fed by a volcanic pipe at some time during its history. Volcanic pipes erupt diamonds with other material to the surface of the earth from deep within the earth's mantle, where these materials are formed.

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Where can one find original colored diamonds?

One can find original colored diamonds to purchase from the 'Original Diamonds' website. They have diamonds listed in colors 'Exceptional White' and 'Rare White'.


What geological material are diamonds found in?

Diamonds are typically found in kimberlite pipes, which are vertical volcanic structures that bring diamonds to the Earth's surface. Diamonds can also be found in alluvial deposits, where they have been transported by rivers and streams from their original source.


What gem is found in the gravel of riverbeds?

Diamonds are the gem that can be found in the gravel of riverbeds. The rough diamonds are carried from their original source in the earth's mantle by volcanic activity and erosion, eventually ending up in riverbeds where they can be mined.


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 the power source of the factory where diamonds are made?

Natural diamonds are produced by Mother Earth, and her power source is her core.


What is the source of the carbon in diamonds that are found in eclogite?

the source is the magma


What was the original name for diamonds?

Diamonds came from the word adamas this means indestructible or can not break.


Why can diamonds for in the mantle?

The carbon source for these mantle diamonds is most likely carbon trapped.


Why can diamonds for in mantle?

The carbon source for these mantle diamonds is most likely carbon trapped.


How do you get diomands on Minecraft?

Diamonds are located near a natural lava source. Making your own lava source does not magically make diamonds appear.


What landform are diamonds found?

Diamonds are typically found in kimberlite pipes, which are cone-shaped volcanic rock formations that form deep in the Earth's mantle and are brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions. Diamonds can also be found in alluvial deposits, where they have been eroded from the original source rock and are concentrated in riverbeds or coastal areas.


What is industrial diamonds resouce in Zaire?

Diamonds from any source are used about 75% of the time for industrial purposes.