Uncovering Clues to Rare Pink Diamonds: From Supercontinent Breakups to Volcanic Revelations

Researchers studying the Argyle diamond deposit in Western Australia have gained a better understanding of the geological conditions necessary for the formation of pink diamonds. Using lasers to analyze minerals and rocks, they discovered that the pink diamond-rich site formed during the breakup of an ancient supercontinent called Nuna, around 1.3 billion years ago. The study suggests that the junctures of ancient continents may be important for finding pink diamonds and could guide exploration for other deposits.