What Is the Minimum Pressure and Temperature for Diamond Formation $\circ$

question 112

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum pressure and temperature for diamond formation?

• A) 8kbar, 150 \(\circ\) C
• B) 800kbar, 15,000 \(\circ\) C
• C) 80 kbar, 15,000 \(\circ\) C
• D) 800kbar, 1,500 \(\circ\) C
• E) 80kbar, 1,500 \(\circ\) C

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