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The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2

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Jan 18, 2024
Explore historical interpretations of diamonds, their beauty and properties, formation, synthetic diamonds, and branding. Learn about the confusion of the term 'Adamass' and examine the myth of the valley of the gems. Discover more diamond myths, cosmic topics, and listener feedback.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Diamonds: Beauty and Properties
03:02 • 10min
3
Diamond Formation, Synthetic Diamonds, Historical Significance, and Connections with Comic Books
12:33 • 4min
4
The Confusion of the Term Adamass and its Possible Meanings
16:31 • 13min
5
Criteria and Branding of Diamonds
29:36 • 3min
6
The Myth of the Valley of the Gems
32:23 • 14min
7
More Diamond Myths, Cosmic Topics, and Listener Feedback
45:58 • 4min