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Monday, July 25, 2011

Fool's Gold and Imperfect Diamonds

Fool’s gold gives scientists priceless insight into Earth’s evolution
Fool’s gold is providing scientists with valuable insights into a turning point in the Earth’s evolution, which took place billions of years ago. Scientists are recreating ancient forms of the [...]


Diamond Impurities Bonanza for Geologists Studying Earth’s History
Jewelers abhor diamond impurities, but they are a bonanza for scientists. Safely encased in super-hard diamond, impurities are unaltered, ancient minerals that tell the story of Earth’s distant past. Researchers analyzed [...]
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