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Praying Mantis and Diamond Photo Spark curiosity About Gems
A GE laboratory in Schenectady reportedly created a diamond from graphite, costing much more than mined gems and raising questions about future economics. The image, captured with special lighting at close range, accompanies a note about unique clovers found by children Sharon Fagan and Kimberly Edwards, highlighting local interest in unusual discoveries and a photographer's quest for ever rarer specimens.
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Schenectady
Sharon Fagan
James Fagan
Hollywood Boulevard
Mable Wightman
Center Street
Kimberly Edwards
Fifth Street