Radiation Is a Green Diamond's Best Friend
- Episode aired Jun 22, 2021
- 4m
Green diamonds are formed when they occur next to a radiation source such a uranium or thorium ore. The radiation for these elements is strong enough to knock a carbon atom out of the diamon... Read allGreen diamonds are formed when they occur next to a radiation source such a uranium or thorium ore. The radiation for these elements is strong enough to knock a carbon atom out of the diamond's crystal lattice. If this happen enough the diamond appears green.Green diamonds are formed when they occur next to a radiation source such a uranium or thorium ore. The radiation for these elements is strong enough to knock a carbon atom out of the diamond's crystal lattice. If this happen enough the diamond appears green.