In this episode Anna talks to gemologist Julia Griffith about diamond. We discuss what makes diamond atomically superlative, how diamonds form in volcanoes, and what’s being done by the diamond industry to protect those who work within it. Check out Julia's website at www.gemtripper, and follow her on Facebook @GemTripper, and Instagram @gemtripper. Anna from the Future: 1000BC, should be 800BC 1525, should be 1725 The company was the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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