Diamond formation is a very slow process. It is estimated that most diamonds found in nature are of what approximate age?
- 1 – 3 billion years old
- 100 – 200 million years old
- 30 – 40 billion years old
- 100 000 – 200 000 years old
Answer
The correct answer is A) 1 – 3 billion years old.
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