Miners Uncover 37.4 Carat Pink-Colorless Diamond

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Miners Uncover 37.4 Carat Pink-Colorless Diamond
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A rare 37.4-carat rough diamond split evenly between pink and colorless was discovered in Botswana's Karowe mine, providing valuable insights into diamond formation and the geological processes that create unique colors, especially pink, due to structural deformation. The find offers a natural record of Earth's ancient crustal movements and deformation history, aiding scientific understanding of diamond color origins and geological history.

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