‘Gemstones are the earth’s creation, but they are a human fascination.’
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More than 90% of the world’s pink diamonds came from a single mine that closed in 2020. Geologists are only now beginning to understand the forces that create the rare, highly prized gems.
Smaller diamonds are so common that some can be purchased for cheaper than a tank of petrol. Larger diamonds are an entirely different story.
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Associate Professor of Physics, Curtin University
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Professor of Physics, Australian National University
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Senior Research Fellow in Geology, Curtin University
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Research Fellow, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University
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ARC Future Fellow at the Earth Dynamics Research Group, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Fashion History, De Montfort University
