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Diamond ore deposits are confined to a few geological settings. Diamonds are typically found in ancient regions of the Earth’s crust, known as cratons. These are extensive parts that achieved long-term stability so have been poorly deformed over a long period.
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Sanz, J., Tomasa, O., Jimenez-Franco, A., Sidki-Rius, N. (2022). Carbon (C) [Z = 6] (Diamond). In: Elements and Mineral Resources. Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85889-6_13
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