Diamonds Reveal Deep Source Of Platinum Deposits
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 09:14
in Physics & Chemistry
The world's richest source of platinum and related metals is an enigmatic geological structure in South Africa known as the Bushveld Complex. The source of its metallic riches has long been a matter of scientific dispute. Now researchers have traced the origin of the unique ore deposits by using another of South Africa's treasures -- diamonds.