Diamonds let scientists peek into Earth's depths (IMAGE)

Carnegie Institution for Science

Diamonds let scientists peek into Earth's depths

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An illustration showing how diamonds can offer researchers a glimpse into the processes occurring inside our planet, including deep-Earth recycling of surface material.

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Artwork by Katherine Cain, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science.

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