NATURE | Diamonds | A Diamond's Full Potential | PBS
Duration: 04:13
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Program: Nature #2107
Diamonds have untapped capabilities that can be extremely useful in the advancement of science and technology. From NATURE's "Diamonds" airing Sunday, September 30th at 8 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).
The program examines the oldest, hardest natural substance in the world - diamonds -- from their beginnings in the core of the earth, through mining and acquisition, to the history of the most famous of these extraordinary gems. Actress Stockard Channing narrates the program.
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Post Date: September 27, 2007
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