Diamonds are very fascinating from a geological perspective, not much fussed for them in my jewellery, but their formation is quite interesting. The pipes that bring them to the surface have to erupt at supersonic speeds to prevent them from retrograding into graphite.
Lovely story and, yes, it's nice to imagine a region of Africa that's *_not being raped for its resources._* Still appears to take a dreadful toll on the landscape. The stone is indeed gorgeous. But how, exactly, apart from its earlier proximity to the earth's mantle, does this stone reveal so-called secrets? That part was a bit thin.
'Prof Graham Pearson Diamonds Illuminate Deep Earth Processes' (have a look at this if so wish - takes about 30min) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5THuWkW5u6M.html
@@homohandyperson Thank you! The link deposited me roughly halfway through but no matter. Easily remedied. The video is both fascinating and puts this one in a different light because *_there is no freaking way this can be summarized and blended into a short narrative!_* 😂
Yes , somehow , but is another way for the same old parasites to keep humanity in ignorance , we are the diamonds , looking outside for everything is their job , the cristals are a part of the storry they were as a result of alien weapons after destroiyng that gigantic empire were the vegetal kingdom was based on silicio , the high temperature did the gems , yes they hold information , like us , but the key is we are the central point on everything .
It's very beautiful that I feel like crying. I want to visit a museum full of this beautiful gems and minerals. George Harlow should be featured in WIRED to answer more of our questions about this wonderful diamonds and its relative history.
What a great story for Botswana, and perfect timing when the diamonds were discovered! I just hope the employees are paid right and profits shared. I think they should also give every employee one blue diamond a year, everyone from every aspect of the process.
Zircon are far older than diamonds. The Earth is about 5 billion years old, diamonds are about 3 billion years old and zircons are about 4.5 billion years old.
Dude you really think scientists are actually that accurate when it comes to that far back ? Oh get a grip they can't even make up there minds when the pyramids we're made.
The true treasures of Botswana are on the surface and not under it. The Okavango Delta is best known to most of us for the natural habitat and incredible diversity and abundance of animal life. One herd of elephants roaming free is more valuable than a whole bag full of diamonds.
Wow! What an incredible stone ~ the colour and clarity are amazing. Ladies, imagine wearing that on your finger ~~~~ Oh well, one can but dream!!! Sweet dreams tonight! Nature is just so wonderful. Thank you Lord for all this beauty You created.
I have a blue diamond engagement ring it's a beautiful gem and I adore watching it sparkle in the sunlight 😊 my husband did an amazing job picking it out
We already know through tectonics that what is on the surface will eventually be under and vice versa. There should be no question what could be below the surface…
A bit of gushing, then a few pictures of Botswana and a few very light interviews. No substance at all. It is beautiful, it's rare, interesting and exciting. No explanation why it is blue or why it gives insights into the mantle.
I loved this video because it didn't just focus on the beauty of the diamond but gave an insight into Why it is so important, beautiful, rare, how it was formed, and how much more it is worth to science than mere $ value to the people of Botswana. The idea that this incredible stone was created so deep inside our Earth and how long ago it is mind boggling.
Good glad Botswana invests in their people...... Norway did the same with North Sea Oil to improve life for all their people. What did the British Government do with their share of North Sea Oil? Sold it off cheaply and those companies are still 'profiting' from it today not the British people...................... Sooo wrong...............
A prime example of exploitation: Botswana is the world's second-largest producer of diamonds - but it's still one of the poorest countries in the world.
That town did not really look like it was receiving the benefits they mentioned. I mean it’s not the squalor of the cobalt mines exploited for Tesla’s car batteries but it isn’t a China or Middle East boom town either. But it’s hard to see mutated children with stumpy limbs and additional fingers from the drone view. I always enjoy scientist explain away the benefits of interesting knowledge and necessary technology at the cost of human suffering. Science is an exceptional grift. It’s all proven until it’s not. Check the sponsors in the credits. That says it all.
Looks like Minecraft diamonds are scientifically accurate "I knew that". Old video I made when I started RU-vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3R3DCn6r6oo.html
It’s a stone from the ground, why we think they’re so significant is beyond me, absolutely stupid, especially because of the massive humans rights violations attributed to the mining of diamonds.