What Do Diamonds Tell Us About the Deep Earth?

Diamonds are a scientist's best friend–if they're studying Earth's inner layers! Natural diamonds form in the Earth’s molten mantle, far deeper than humans have ever drilled. In this video, mineralogist Kate Kiseeva explains how tiny crystals captured within these diamonds give scientists a direct window into our planet's inner structure.

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