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A Review: Type IIa (CLIPPIR) and IIb diamond geology
A Review: Type IIa (CLIPPIR) and IIb diamond geology
What have we learned about these unique diamonds? What new questions should guide future research? This recent review article stems from a special seminar on Type II diamonds at the 12th International Kimberlite Conference in 2024. It discusses the observations made to date and implications for mining and exploration.
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Highlights
Highlights
The world's finest gem diamonds are among the deepest samples we have from inside the Earth. Some of these exquisite gems originate hundreds of kilometers down in the mantle and contain information about molten metal, water, and the deep consequences of plate tectonics.
Can we "measure" which country a diamond comes from?
Can we "measure" which country a diamond comes from?
In this feature article we discuss the challenges surrounding geographic origin determination for diamonds. Voted as the most valuable G&G article of 2022.
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BBC dives into super-deep diamonds
BBC dives into super-deep diamonds
Thank you to BBC Future for sharing my perspective in this story on "super-deep" diamonds such as the famous Cullinan
Get the most comprehensive resource for diamond research
Get the most comprehensive resource for diamond research
Snapshots
Snapshots
Parrot-shaped rough diamond on display at Converge 2025, in a special GIA Museum Exhibit (more HERE)
Speaking about enigmatic type II diamonds in the context of exploration, at UBC's MDRU Research Day 2014
Examining diamond deposits in Brazil to better understand the conditions leading to so-called radiation stains (green spots above)
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