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Geologist's Hypothesis on Material Formation
25:49 - 32:55 (07:06)
A geologist hypothesizes the possibility of material formation deep within the earth, near the boundary between the metallic core and the mantle, which could explain the existence of plumes carrying material to the earth's surface. The geologist also suggests studying the few remaining microscopic grains of material to determine if an industrial process was involved in their formation.
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A new "mineral" that cannot be formed on the surface of the Earth might exist deep, deep under the surface, near the boundary between the metallic core and the mantle.
25:49 - 31:01 (05:12)
Summary
A new "mineral" that cannot be formed on the surface of the Earth might exist deep, deep under the surface, near the boundary between the metallic core and the mantle. Though highly unlikely, scientists have hypothesized that plumes could carry material up from the core to the surface, making the existence of such a mineral not impossible.
ChapterGeologist's Hypothesis on Material Formation
Episode#058 - Professor Paul Steinhardt - A New Kind Of Matter
PodcastModern Wisdom
Researchers use various methods including detailed analysis of microscopic material to determine whether a rock is of natural or industrial origin.
31:03 - 32:55 (01:52)
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Researchers use various methods including detailed analysis of microscopic material to determine whether a rock is of natural or industrial origin. The process includes a detective-like search to identify where the rock came from.