The Diamond Makers

by Robert M. Hazen

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Humans have treasured diamonds for their exquisite beauty and unrivaled hardness for thousands of years. Deep within the earth, diamonds grow. Diamonds the size of footballs, the size of watermelons - billions of tons of diamonds wait for eternity a hundred miles beyond our reach. Spanning centuries of ground-breaking science, bitter rivalry, outright fraud, and self-delusion, The Diamond Makers is a compelling narrative centered around the brilliant,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521654742

ISBN13:9780521654746

Release Date:August 1999

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:260 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

Chemical Chemical Engineering Earth Sciences Engineering Geology History History & Philosophy Mineralogy Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Technology

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