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Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say

Researchers suggest that Mercury may have an 11-mile thick layer of diamonds beneath its surface, formed about 4.5 billion years ago.
The diamond layer likely resulted from the planet's high-pressure environment during its formation, with a crust of graphite over a magma ocean.

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Mercury Could Have A Layer of Diamonds 11-Miles Thick Beneath the Surface

A bi-disciplinary scientific study has revealed the likely presence of a layer of diamonds 11 miles thick at the boundary layer of Mercury’s core and mantle. It was a remarkable finding, and came from what is the least understood planet in the solar system, despite being one of the closest to Earth. Diamonds are forever—a […] The post Mercury Could Have A Layer of Diamonds 11-Miles Thick Beneath the Surface appeared first on Good News Network.

7 months ago·United States

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CBS News

Planet Mercury may have 11-mile deep layer of diamonds

Mercury was formed roughly 4.5 billion years ago under incredibly high pressure and temperatures. Scientists recreated the conditions using a high-tech machine called an anvil press, which is also used to make synthetic diamonds.

7 months ago

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BBC News

Could Mercury be hiding a layer of diamonds?

Scientists believe there might be a big layer of diamonds hiding under the surface of Mercury - more than 11 miles thick! Find out more here.

7 months ago·United Kingdom

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Boing Boing

Mercury may have 11-mile deep layer of diamonds

7 months ago·United States

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Mercury could have an 11-mile underground layer of diamonds, researchers say

Mercury could have a thick underground layer of diamonds, scientists say. Some of the stones may have found their way to the surface, according to a recent study.

7 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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