The day it rained pink diamonds


By AGENCY
More than 90% of all the pink diamonds ever found were discovered at the recently closed Argyle mine in the remote northwest of Australia. Photo: AFP

Scientists said recently they have found the “missing ingredient” for pink diamonds, some of the world’s most expensive stones due their rarity and beauty, and the discovery could help find more.

More than 90% of all the pink diamonds ever found were discovered at the recently closed Argyle mine in the remote northwest of Australia.

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