Quenched texture of the recovered sample (IMAGE) Ehime University Caption The bright area at the center of the image shows quenched metallic melt and the surrounding grey area indicates quenched silicate melt. The sample was encapsulated into a graphite capsule, which is transformed into diamond during heating experiments. Credit Geodynamics Research Center, Ehime University Usage Restrictions Please get copyright permission License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.