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How are natural diamonds formed

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Diamonds were formed over 3 billion years ago deep within the Earth's crust under conditions of intense heat and pressure that cause carbon atoms to crystallise forming diamonds. ... This expansion causes the magma to erupt, forcing it to the Earth's surface and taking along with it diamond bearing rocks.

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