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Aging Diamonds?

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Aging Diamonds?

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In this video from Nature, geological detectives use ancient diamonds to learn more about Earth's inner layers.

Subject:: Chemistry; Geoscience; Physical Science; Space Science
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: Canon; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; SC Johnson; WNET
Date Added:: 11/11/2008

All About Gemstones

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All About Gemstones

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Have you ever wondered what defines a gemstone? Or, maybe you have a favorite and want to know how it's formed. No matter what the reason is, this resource was created to help you learn more about gemstones! This resource includes facts about rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanite, opals, and diamonds including where they are formed, how they are formed, colors for each, and more! Then test your new knowledge with a quiz! Student OER: Jessica Brown, Author

Subject:: Environmental Science; Geology
Material Type:: Homework/Assignment; Reading
Author:: Rose Van Moorlehem; Jessica Brown
Date Added:: 03/21/2022

Diamond Formation

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Diamond Formation

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An expert describes the carbon composition of diamonds, as well as the conditions necessary for diamond formation in this video segment from Nature.

Subject:: Chemistry; Geoscience; Physical Science; Space Science
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: Canon; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; SC Johnson; WNET
Date Added:: 11/12/2008

Diamonds Everywhere

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Diamonds Everywhere

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This Nature video offers an introduction to the socio-economic value of diamonds.

Subject:: Chemistry; Geoscience; Physical Science; Space Science
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: Canon; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; SC Johnson; WNET
Date Added:: 11/12/2008

Inclusion Conclusions

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Learn where diamonds originate and how inclusions trapped within diamonds help geologists determine their age in this video segment from Nature.

Subject:: Chemistry; Geoscience; Physical Science; Space Science
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: Canon; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; SC Johnson; WNET
Date Added:: 11/12/2008