The Capiibary "Diamonds": A window to the lower mantle - Paperback

by Jaime L. B. Presser (Author)

In this book, we introduce the history of Capiibary's ""diamonds,"" pay homage to the early pioneers, and delve into pioneering research regarding their characteristics. This book embarks on a fascinating journey to unravel the mysteries of Capiibary's ""diamonds."" It begins with captivating stories and visuals, then transitions to rigorous academic inquiry, exploring their characteristics, origins, geological context, and future potential. As part of the invaluable work conducted by laboratories analyzing "diamond"-bearing lamproites, "diamonds" from Paraguay have the research of Professors Galina Bulanova and Chris Smith from the University of Bristol in England, and researchers Doctors Vladimir Malkovets, Anastasia A. Gibsher, and D.A. Zedgenizov of the Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy (Russia).