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Unexpected uses of metals and gems
Metals and gemstones are beyond value and common uses can also be used for many other unexpected purposes.
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Found blue diamonds in South Africa
A rare blue diamond has been found in South Africa, according to the BBC news agency on January 21.
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Diamonds can exist in Antarctica
Scientists found convincing evidence that diamonds could exist beneath Antarctic glaciers.
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Discover the diamond mine in Kimberley
Located in the heart of Kimberley city (South Africa) is Big Hole - the deepest artificial earth pit in the world. Many diamonds are found in Kimberley and Big Hole.
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The huge diamond treasure is
Research by a group of geologists at the National Institute of Geophysical Research in India suggests that it may have hidden a huge natural diamond mine that has been m…
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Diamonds 'transformations' are extremely toxic
Their work like magic tricks. From the familiar transparent diamonds in reality right before the eyes turn into colors. Without any paint here. Only pure knowledge and m…
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Discovered a huge blue diamond in South Africa
Petra Diamonds has just discovered a rare 25.5 carat blue diamond in the famous mining area of Cullinan, South Africa. Estimated diamond worth more than 10 million.
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Discover the world's second largest giant diamond mine
In the years when the Soviet Union was prospering, it was conducting diamond mining, Mir, creating a huge excavation pit hundreds of hectares.
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The origin of the world's most beautiful diamonds
The results of recent research by Australian scientists show that diamonds in the world are formed from organic substances deep in the ancient sea floor.
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Australia: Excavating giant pink diamonds
An Australian mining company has found a 12.76-carat diamond. This is the largest pink, rough diamond ever found in Australia.
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New super hard carbon, superior to diamond
US scientists have discovered a new form of super hard carbon, which can be applied more than diamond thanks to its ability to withstand pressure from all directions.
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Burning candles create diamonds
According to research by the University of St Andrews, about 1.5 million microscopic nano diamond molecules are created every second when a candle burns.
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Micro diamonds can fight cancer
US scientists have discovered a way to treat terminal liver and breast cancer tumors by attaching a strong chemotherapy drug to tiny carbon molecules.
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The secret of diamonds
More than a billion years ago, deep underground, tremendous heat and extremely high pressure worked out the diamonds that people exploit today.
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Revealing the mystery of the structure of diamonds
Diamonds are bright and sparkling, but their beauty ultimately ends up in a unique crystal structure, a guessing mathematician. Toshikazu Sunada, from Meiji University i…