The Origins of Natural Diamonds [Hardcover]

This is not just the story of the origin, evolution, and production of diamonds, but a story about the evolution of the Earths geology in general.? Important to geologists, geophysicists, and engineers across multiple disciplines, written by an expert in the field and an expert on the Earths geological evolution, this volume represents the state-of-the-art in major Earth geological processes.? Of particular importance to mining engineers and petroleum engineers, it is also a practical guide for those who work in the mining or petroleum industry.

Valuable as either a learning tool for the student or as a reference or refresher for the veteran scientist or engineer, the author explains important geological processes, such as the Earths origin, composition, and structure, the Earths energy balance, continental drift, tectonic activity, the evolution of the Earths crust, and others.? It is within this geological framework that the author offers practical guidance for engineers and scientists who work in industry or academia.? It is a must-have for any geologist, geophysicist, or engineer working in mining or petroleum engineering.

Foreword xi

Introduction xii

1 Major Parameters of Diamond-Bearing and Affine Rocks 1

2 Issues of the Diamond-Bearing Rocks Origin 7

3 Existing Concepts of the Diamond-Bearing Rocks Origin 11

4 Earths Origin, Composition and Structure 19

4.1 Energy and Heat Regimes of Young Earth 33

4.2 The Gadeyan Stage of Earths Evolution 35

5 The Earths Core Formation Process 41

5.1 Delayed Earths Core Separation Process 41

5.2 Earths Core Separation 45

5.3 Mechanism of Earths Matter Zonal Differentiatl³"