Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Miners digging for diamonds in the 1980s in Botswana’s Orapa mine ...

A single grain of rock lodged in a diamond contains a never-before-found mineral. And that newfound substance could reveal unusual chemical reactions unfolding in the depths of the mantle, the layer ...

Scientists have discovered a mineral stronger than a diamond called lonsdaleite. The mineral, which has been theorized about for years, was recently found in Africa after meteorites landed in the ...

The diamond itself has enormous value, but it’s a tiny grain of rock lodged inside the precious gemstone that has scientists excited. Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen mineral nestled ...

You’ve heard the slogan, “Diamonds are forever” and while that’s meant to be marketed toward the jewelry customers, it also excites scientists studying diamonds. This is because unlike when you’re ...

If you draw with a pencil, you can tell how soft the graphite inside is. Pieces of graphite break off to leave the pencil mark. But can you imagine drawing with a diamond? Diamonds and graphite are ...

Scientists estimated that the mineral formed 105 miles beneath the Earth's surface. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A single ...

A fascinating discovery has emerged from one of the world's largest diamond mines, revealing that diamonds can do more than dazzle-they can act as time capsules from the Earth's deepest layers. This ...