The Eternal Mineral

Diamonds are mined in deep quarries in the most remote parts of the planet.  Though it seems delicate and beautiful, a diamonds's birth is a violent, cataclysmic event.  Diamonds are composed entirely of carbon.  However, due to the exponentially high temperature and pressure within the Earth's crust, the carbon (which itself derrived from decomposed organic matter) crystalized.

After an incubation of several millenia, A diamond can finally be cut to suit the needs of humans, and to purposes according to their qualities.  A diamond is the planet's most invincible material.  In fact, it is so hard that the lower-quality diamonds are used in industries to cut glass, etc.

Also a symbol of wealth, the highest-quality Diamonds is the most valued stone in jewelry, and it's indestructable nature has come to symbolise eternity: representing the assets of a fruitful, everlasting relationship.




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