Mining
The Occurrence of Diamonds
Carbon, crystal habit and the deep-earth furnace — how a diamond comes to exist.
The Miner
Where diamonds come from — their geological story, the deposits that hold them and the processes that bring them to the surface.
Mining
Carbon, crystal habit and the deep-earth furnace — how a diamond comes to exist.
Mining
Primary kimberlite pipes and the secondary alluvial deposits the rivers carried them to.
Mining
Pipe mining and alluvial mining — from the batea and the Long Tom to the modern washing pan.
Mining
A clear-eyed look at the risks of buying diamonds as an investment.
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