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What technology was utilized to discover the 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana?

X-ray technology (correct)

Laser scanning technology

Magnetic resonance imaging

Ultrasound technology

Which diamond holds the title of the largest diamond ever found?

Karowe diamond

Cullinan diamond (correct)

Hope diamond

Sewelô diamond

What is the carat weight of the second-largest diamond ever found, recently discovered in Botswana?

3,106 carats

1,758 carats

2,492 carats (correct)

1,500 carats

Who is the president and CEO of Lucara Diamond who announced the discovery?

William Lamb (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the Karowe mine where the diamond was found?

It is known for producing exceptionally large diamonds (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Cullinan I in the British Crown Jewels?

It was added to the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross for coronations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what depth do diamonds typically form within the Earth?

At depths of over 93 miles (150 km) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate carat weight of the Cullinan II gemstone?

317 carats (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why might experts take several months to determine the value of the Cullinan diamond?

Large diamonds require detailed valuation processes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What temperature conditions are necessary for diamond formation?

Temperatures exceeding 2,000°F (1,093°C) (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Discovery of a Large Diamond

A 2,492-carat diamond discovered in Botswana on August 22, 2024, is the world's second-largest diamond.
The gem is exceptionally large and was found in the Karowe mine.
The mine is known for its exceptionally large diamonds, including the 1,758-carat Sewelō diamond.
The diamond was discovered using X-ray technology.
The previous largest diamond, the 3,106-carat Cullinan, was discovered in South Africa in 1905.
The newly discovered diamond is expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars.

Diamond Formation

Diamonds form deep underground, under high pressure.
This process occurs at depths of over 93 miles (150 km).
Temperatures exceed 2,000°F (1,093°C).
Diamonds are carried closer to Earth's surface by volcanic eruptions.
Scientists believe most natural diamonds are at least a billion years old.

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Explore the remarkable find of a 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana, the world's second-largest diamond. Dive into the fascinating process of diamond formation under extreme pressure and temperature conditions that date back billions of years.