It is one of a kind.

The black diamond is called “The Enigma.” (AP/Kamran Jebreili)
Where did diamonds like this one come from? Maybe from meteors. (Sotheby’s)
The black diamond went up for sale in London, England. (AP/Kamran Jebreili)
These are three black diamonds. They were found in the Central African Republic. (James St. John/CC BY 2.0)

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Where did this black rock come from? Some people say it came from outer space!

It may be the biggest black diamond in the world. It was sold for lots of money.

Pray: Ask God to give you wisdom. Listen to and learn from His word.

Read More: People gave this gem the name “Enigma.” It means “puzzle.” Most diamonds form deep inside the Earth. The mineral carbon had to meet scorching heat and heavy pressure there. The diamonds that formed were pushed to the Earth’s surface by volcanoes. But black diamonds are different. They have osbornite in them. This has been found only in meteors that crash into Earth. Diamonds are precious to own. But Proverbs 2:4 reminds us to search for the hidden treasures of wisdom and understanding.