Planets rich in carbon, including so - called diamond planets, may lack oceans, according to NASA - funded theoretical research. (sciencedaily.com)
«So - called diamond planets the size of Earth, if they exist, will look totally alien to us: lifeless, ocean-less desert worlds.» (sciencedaily.com)
In any case, those seeking to devalue the diamond market will have their work cut out for them: the diamond planet is 40 light years away, or 370 trillion kilometers, and at current reachable speeds would take about 170,000 years to reach. (canadianbusiness.com)