Recently, the Earth Sciences team from the Australian National University discovered the igneous rock intrusion kimberlite, which commonly holds diamonds, in the northern Prince Charles Mountains.
The Prince Charles Mountains
Studies confirm that the kimberlite was emplaced by tectonic activity associated with rifting of India from Australia-Antarctica.
Although some would jump at the opportunity to start mining Antarctica, it is very unlikely that the Prince Charles Diamond would become the next lady's-best-friend, as environmental protections are tight.
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