The Geology of Diamond Deposits: how they form and how you can prospect for them

[@tradermunky1998]

It's tough being a young diamond, all that pressure.

[@ChrisRalph]

And it is a lot of pressure.

[@Sabrinathefishinggirl]

That was good. Enjoyed the video

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[@calebbushby5619]

This was super informative, cheers!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@2HighNoon]

Wow I just looked up the psi at the deepest part of the ocean and it’s only a little over 15,000 psi.. 👀 I thought it would be more than that.. 🤷‍♂️

[@ChrisRalph]

The pressure needed to form diamond is very high.

[@2HighNoon]

So what you’re describing is a deep mantle formation of diamonds.. 🤔 I think it more signals maybe they really don’t understand how diamonds formed.. Yes I’m a lab conditions can be created to form diamonds. But it just doesn’t add up with the real world understanding of deep geology. When I look into our understanding of the layers of the Earth. I realized how quickly hard facts of the surface turn to theory and accepted speculation as to the deeper processes going on. 🤷‍♂️

[@ChrisRalph]

There may be a lot more knowledge of how and when diamonds form that you think there is. Its not like a short video such as mine can cover vast amounts of laboratory and field derived information.

[@2HighNoon]

@@ChrisRalph I agree the depth of the subject is vast. But you made a summary video of the processes and I bring up valid questions about it. 🤷‍♂️ I do have a bit more understanding of the geology of things though than you might expect. Hence my comments. 🤔✌️have a good day and no offense intended.

[@remediosamil3rdaccount876]

Hi ! could you help me to identify my Rough diamond stone please

[@ChrisRalph]

Sorry - I get quite a few people every day who want me to ID their rock and mineral photos. I do not offer a mineral ID service, mostly because it’s not as easy as you think. Usually, minerals cannot be identified from just a picture. Please watch my videos on how to Identify minerals for yourself. Part 1 can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HOiGhuj8qEosU and Part 2 can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIC6oGdvjZ5jnaM and Part 3 can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLFZoGknLefjNk

[@Smithsgold]

👍👍👍

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks!

[@chetasonsunny7003]

Wer can l get contact to indetifile and sell

[@ChrisRalph]

I am not a buyer and I do not offer identification services. Please find someone t help you in your country.

[@ModernProspector]

Hey Chris. 10:43 Thats not always true that kimberlite doesn't rise above the topography. In the most recently known kimberlite, the Igwisi Hills, the kimberlite actually had a flow. It also depends on the country rock it erupted into. In sedimentary country rock emplacement, the kimberlite is often harder. In a different example, the lamproites in the Leucite Hills of SW Wyoming, most of the lamproites rise above the landscape.

[@ChrisRalph]

I don't think I said it is never above the topography, but it usually is bellow the topography. That is not to say there are never exceptions. and Lamproites are not the same as Kimberlites, so comments on Kimberlites are not to be extended to other types of rock.

[@randolphcerecedes6240]

😠 promo sm

[@ChrisRalph]

I do not use that.

[@johnmosheim]

Hi Chris Maryland-DC area smack in populated places there's history of gold in small amounts. What is your opinion about getting a gold metal detector?

[@ChrisRalph]

Most of that gold is tiny particles, almost like dust. Metal detectors cannot see gold that small, so no, not a good idea.

[@guywhoisaguy67676]

Chris, If Diamond is 100% Carbon, Why is it not called an Elerment ? That's strange.

[@ChrisRalph]

Carbon is the element. Diamond and graphite are forms of the element carbon.

[@jesse49046]

You're so helpful, thank you. I have such a craton and couldn't figure it out w my given information. 🎉❤

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@waltertodd4479]

Thanks Chris for additional information on a subject that I thought I was already well versed in.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phillipbaird2916]

Thanks Chris, regards phil baird ✝️🙏✨️☕️🤗

[@ChrisRalph]

My pleasure!

[@danecolombo9634]

Ive discovered diamondiferous kimberlite breccia in the peninsular ranges of southern California.

[@ChrisRalph]

Best of luck to you.

[@johnramirez5032]

Its the adventure. That's most important.

[@amateurboxing4806]

Thanks for the knowledge cris..

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

The diamond puts mega tons of pressure on men too

[@ChrisRalph]

It can indeed do that.

[@brodiefisher6050]

Good story but no one knows the exact way a diamond is made. And for where it's made and how far down, well another good story. Farthest man has drilled was 8miles and they were wrong at every step of the way as what the next layer would be. Nice thought experiment though. But to say this is fact is just straight up being dishonest.

[@johnramirez5032]

Intresting video. Are there false diamont near Clearlake California. Seems i heard something years ago. Mountains are inportant for water distribution. Water can be more precious then Gold or diamonds!

[@ChrisRalph]

Brodie - For a guy who is totally ignorant of the science behind this video, you have very strong opinions! Claiming to "know that no one knows" is something that requires proof (not one shred of which you provided). Claiming to know things you just have no idea about is very dishonest on your part.

[@ChrisRalph]

John - loads of quartz crystals get called "diamonds". Water canbe very precious if you are dying of thirst, but normally, it is easily available.

[@johnramirez5032]

@@ChrisRalph thank you for your responce. !

[@jbowerman50]

Since some people Only believe in conspiracy theories, I tend to believe the Geologists over the opinions generated by conspiracies.

[@johnramirez5032]

Your hurting my head.

[@ChrisRalph]

I would tend to go that same way.

[@waltertodd4479]

I can't understand people who don't appreciate the tremendous amount of work it takes to present such a good video as this one is on diamonds. Naysayers be Gone!