Scientists Uncover Potential 10-Mile-Thick Diamond Layer on Mercury

New research suggests Mercury's interior may hold vast diamond deposits formed under extreme conditions.

Data from NASA's MESSENGER probe indicates a thick diamond mantle beneath Mercury's crust.
The diamond layer could have formed from carbon in a magma ocean and crystallized metal core.
Mercury's unique carbon-rich composition and proximity to the sun contributed to diamond formation.
Understanding Mercury's internal structure could explain its persistent magnetic field and rapid cooling.
Future missions like ESA's BepiColombo aim to further investigate Mercury's geological mysteries.