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The Nature of the Diamond, Part 3

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Diamonds in Meteorites

This chapter discusses the presence of diamonds in meteorites, including a unique hexagonal diamond called Lomsdaleite. It explores how Lomsdaleite is formed when graphite-containing meteors strike the Earth, and mentions the discovery of Lomsdaleite deposits in Tunguska. The chapter also touches upon stories of possible space diamonds and the concept of diamond rain on Uranus.

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