Diamonds on Mercury planet: You'll love the stunning reason Mercury is covered in diamonds
According to new research presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Mercury's crust is mostly in the form of graphite, a pure form of carbon that can convert into diamonds after being struck by asteroids. The planet is full of craters due to meteoroids and comets that struck it.
Kevin Cannon Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency To Mercury European Space Agency Colorado School Of Mines Planetary Science Conference Colorado School
Source: interestingengineering.com