The Crater Of Diamonds: A Short Story

Diamond is one of the most expensive gemstones. It is rare and it has difficult ways to extract. Diamond has been discoverd from thousands of years, it is the result of exposure carbon to heat under the ground over onethousand and fourhandred dgrees, and this is how diamonds are shaped. In this essay I will write , explain and compare between the four article about purpose and audence.

The Crystals were made While the cave still had the water inside of it some of the water was saturated with calcite a tough shiny mineral. The calcite was re-located underwater in the cave in the form of spar. Spar is a type of crystal found commonly in the cave. The cave is abundant of stalagmites and stalactites every twist or turn. One mineral gypsum can create beautiful flower, spider, and needle formations. Calcite can also create criss-crossing boxwork formations.

Since the brilliant stones was found more than 100,000 jewels have been recuperated from the site now known as Crater of Diamonds State Park. The normal size of the diamond is around .21 carat.

An incredibly rare `Blue Moon` diamond has gone on display in Rome`s Galleria di Adriano. One of only two such diamonds ever discovered, this unique specimen owes its luminous hue to trace amounts of the mineral boron, and is the only one acknowledged as `flawless`.

About 7,700 years ago, Mount Mazama erupted on itself after building upon itself and reaching an impressive height of 12,000 feet. The aftermath of the collapse left a crater more than 2000 feet deep and 6 miles wide (Reichmann)! The rocks and minerals from the Mount Mazama

This essay supports the statement “The price of diamonds is too high”. Diamonds have always been presumed to be rare. They have been present in history as a symbol of wealth and luxury as they were so difficult to find. Nowadays diamonds are mined and are found all over the world but they are sold through a cartel. (Epstein 1982) A cartel limits the supply of a product in order to keep prices high and to limit competition. (South African Pocket Oxford Dictionary: 2002) This raises the question of whether diamonds are actually worth their price. This essay focuses on the origins and the basic theory behind the diamond cartel; the early operation of the cartel; De Beers’ strong market campaign; determining De Beers’ current

The Dinosaur Diamond, or as it is officially known, the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway, is not the kind of excursion you take in just one day. This 512-mile loop is located in Western Colorado with parts extending into neighboring Utah, where it is called the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. The diamond offers opportunities for history buffs, science nuts and dinosaur lovers of all ages.

Surprisingly, the clay held almost 30 times more iridium than the limestone layers above and below the clay. Similar layers in other parts of the world gave the same results. The conclusion was that a giant meteorite hit the Earth 65 million years ago and had released a large

So, what is the Black Diamond Mines you may ask, it is a Regional Preserve that is over 6000 acres, the location is in Antioch CA.

To mine the sapphires people can dig a hole in the ground and all of the dirt is put in buckets. The dirt is then poured into a machine that separates the dirt and rocks from the sapphire. The sapphires are heavier than the dirt and rocks so they will sink to the bottom. The machine has running water going through it so all of the dirt and rocks are swept away. The sapphires are left. The sapphires were found when a person was mining gold. When they brought out the gold there was small blue gems in it. There are big mines that mine Yogo Sapphires and there are small ones that people can go mine their own gems themselves. There is a place called Sapphire Village where people can own private lots to mine sapphires. There are two other sources that produce the sapphires. One is called Rancor Inc. Rancor Inc. produces the material from the original deposit. The second source is Vortex Mining. Vortex Mining produces the gems from a recently found extension of the Yogo Dike. The Sapphire Village is for hobbyists only. It is not a big mine owned by the government. Rancor Inc. and Vortex Mining only market finished gems and cut stones. These mines will not sell stones that have not been finished yet. Lastly there are around seven businesses along the Missouri River that have a dig-for-free area. These business are not always open. The mines will operate for the last week of May to the first week in September. The businesses have these time

The story of these infamous diamonds all started with a fifteen year old who found a diamond in his father 's arm. The diamond business started in 1935 when “De Beers” took all control over dining prospects in Sierra Leone. De Beers are a group of companies has a main role in the exploration of diamonds, as well as diamond mining, diamond retail, diamond trading, and industrial diamond manufacturing sectors.This group was founded in 1888, and they are responsible for the problems Sierra Leone is facing today. These diamonds can be found in volcanic pipes. Diamonds are a pure form of carbon in a transparent state. Diamonds have always been a sign of wealth. Historically kings and queens were known for wearing these. Over time many people began lusting over them.

Diamonds, they are world’s most precious gems, and while they are a symbol of love, the truth to the matter is far from that.

One may think that he or she would want to own a diamond that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but when it comes to the Hope Diamond, one might want to reconsider. One of the best known jewels in the world, throughout history, and even today is the Hope Diamond. It is a beautiful blue gem, but oddly is not famous for its appearance. The diamond is so well-known because of the fascinating story that follows it. The stone currently rests in the Smithsonian and is admired by the millions that visit the museum. People are intrigued by the 45.52 carat diamond and the interesting history behind it. The Hope Diamond, one of the most famous jewels in history, is believed to be cursed and brings bad luck to those who obtain it, including Jean Baptiste Tavernier,

The process of producing the diamonds so they could be sold on the market involved many steps which were illustrated in the movie, Blood Diamond. Smugglers like Archer would supply the RUF with guns. The guns would be used by the RUF to intimidate the people of Sierra Leone into working as laborers for them, we see this with Solomon and his son. These men would be forced to dig in the water mines for hours a day searching for diamonds of all sizes. Then the diamonds are mixed with other diamonds all around the world, mixing the illegal ones with the legal ones; this was explained in the movie by Archer to Maggie. When the diamonds are mixed in with the others, no one can determine for certainty where each originated from. It is then distributed to nations where they are made into necklaces and bracelets, and no questions are asked.

Color. Clarity. Cut. Carat Weight: These four words are what jewelers in the industry use to determine the monetary value of a diamond. However in 1947 De Beers found a way to not only boost their sales but also make a psychological necessity out of this sparkly stone, and it all began with four vastly different words, “A Diamond Is Forever” (Frances Garety), and accompanied by phrases such as “Isn’t two months’ salary a small price to pay for something that lasts forever (N.W. Ayers)?