Natural diamonds are formed from compressed coal.
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The claim as people say it
"Natural diamonds are formed from compressed coal."
Common search: "are diamonds made from coal" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
Diamonds form from carbon in the mantle (likely carbonate rocks, not coal) under extreme heat and pressure.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that natural diamonds are formed from compressed coal?
Contradicted. Diamonds form from carbon in the mantle (likely carbonate rocks, not coal) under extreme heat and pressure.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "are diamonds made from coal". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
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