Diamonds Choose one:

A. are found in carrot-shaped structures called kimberlites.

B. of industrial quality (non-gem quality) have no use and are usually discarded.

C. are exceedingly rare, which is why their price is so high.

D. are brought from the mantle to the surface in magma that hardens into komatiite.

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Travis Shepherd

11 February, 18:54

Diamonds Choose one:

A. are found in carrot-shaped structures called kimberlites.

B. of industrial quality (non-gem quality) have no use and are usually discarded.

C. are exceedingly rare, which is why their price is so high.

D. are brought from the mantle to the surface in magma that hardens into komatiite.

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Kaylynn Chan · Answer 1

D. are brought from the mantle to the surface in magma that hardens into komatiite.

Explanation:

Diamond:

It is the hardest form of carbon. The atomic atoms arrange in the cubic crystal structure and this is known as diamond cubic. Another form of the diamond at room temperature is graphite. This is used for making jewelry. This is also used in the cutting process because it has high strength.

Therefore the correct option for the diamond is D.