Diamond Brazilian

Geologists observe that probably all of the known diamonds found prior to 1725 had been found in India. In that year, diamonds were discovered in Brazil, a source that has continued to present times. Most Brazilian stones, however, are comparatively small. 

Kerr R. A. (1993) Bits of the lower mantle found in Brazilian diamonds. Science 261(5127), 1391. 

In older times, up to the beginning of the 18 century, most diamonds came from India. In 1725 the situation changed. Considerable deposits were discovered in Brazil, Minas Gerais, where now the town of Diamantina is situated. After the Brazilian... 

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