Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond Found in Botswana Mine
Miners in Botswana have discovered a rare 37.41-carat diamond featuring both pink and colorless sections. Scientists believe the unique dual-coloration resulted from a complex, two-stage geological formation process involving intense pressure and structural deformation.
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This discovery provides rare scientific insight into the geological conditions deep within the Earth that create unique gemstones.
A natural pink and colorless diamond from Botswana’s Karowe mine. Credit: Wanling Tan / Gemological Institute of America Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Miners in Botswana have found a rare 37.41-carat diamond with pink and colorless sections, offering new insight into how these gems form. Credit: Wanling Tan / Gemological Institute of America In a remarkable discovery, miners in Botswana have found a 37.41-carat diamond that displays a rare combination of pink and colorless hues — a gem experts describe as both unique and scientifically significant. The find was confirmed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which called it “astounding” for its size, clarity, and unusual two-tone appearance.
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