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How Volcanoes (Sometimes) Spout Diamonds
Kimberlite formations are caused by explosive volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface from deep within the…
New Research Sheds Light on Ultrafast Dislocations and Material Failure
Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding the speed at which tiny linear defects, known as dislocations, can…
“Davemaoite”: New Mineral Found Inside a Deep-Earth Diamond After Years of Searching
Davemaoite, named after Carnegie Institution for Science Geophysical Laboratory scientist Ho-Kwang “Dave” Mao, is a mineral of calcium…