Myth: Diamonds come from coal. Mitesh Patel 17, June, 19 INSPIRATION & LEARNING, MYTH BUSTERS Reality: Most diamonds aren’t formed from compressed coal. Instead, they’re carbon that is compressed and heated 90 miles below the surface of the Earth. Coal is found about 2 miles down. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-science-health-myths-2016-1?IR=T#myth-diamonds-come-from-coal-43 Tags: Diamonds Myth