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May 16th, 2003

Tiny diamonds found in oil

Abstract:
Black diamonds found in the Gulf of Mexico might have been formed from crude oil, say researchers. These diamonds are unlikely to be a girl's best friend. They contain just a few dozen carbon atoms, equivalent to less than a billion billionth of a carat.

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Nature

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