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  • Crater of Diamonds

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  • [X] Waymon Cox

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Colorful Minerals Found at the Crater of Diamonds

Oct 2021
  ⁄  
Waymon Cox

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Each fall, changing leaves enhance the colors and natural beauty of our surroundings. For visitors to Crater of Diamonds State Park, colorful minerals can also add bursts of excitement for anyone exploring the park! Mineral colors are caused by certain elements, chemicals, defects, and processes. Though some come in a wide...

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