Most meteorites that have reached Earth come from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. But we have 1,000 or so ...

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The planet Mercury could have a layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, ... The researchers wanted to see whether this process could have played out during the planet's formation.

Mercury could have a thick underground layer of diamonds, scientists say. Some of the stones may have found their way to the surface, according to a recent study.

The planet Mercury could have a layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, ... The researchers wanted to see whether this process could have played out during the planet's formation.

The planet Mercury could have a layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, ... The researchers wanted to see whether this process could have played out during the planet's formation.

The planet Mercury could have a layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, ... The researchers wanted to see whether this process could have played out during the planet's formation.

The planet Mercury could have a layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, ... The researchers wanted to see whether this process could have played out during the planet's formation.

The planet Mercury could have a layer of diamonds up to 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, ... The researchers wanted to see whether this process could have played out during the planet's formation.