I was just watching the TV and a piece on the gemstone 'Jet' came up and they said that Jet is compressed carbon, not unlike coal, which has been squished for millions of years. Now, to all you Young Earth people, what have you got to say about gemstones? Do you believe that they were created as is and dumped in the earth? Or do you have some other explanation?
Originally posted by StarrmanSome scientists in New Zealand, I think it was, were able to produce coal by putting wood under enormous pressure and heat for a week. I'll see if I can find the article, but it was a long time ago, so no guarantees.
I was just watching the TV and a piece on the gemstone 'Jet' came up and they said that Jet is compressed carbon, not unlike coal, which has been squished for millions of years. Now, to all you Young Earth people, what have you got to say about gemstones? Do you believe that they were created as is and dumped in the earth? Or do you have some other explanation?
Originally posted by StarrmanSigh... Poor Starrman. Still trying to use his brain for logical and factual arguments.
I was just watching the TV and a piece on the gemstone 'Jet' came up and they said that Jet is compressed carbon, not unlike coal, which has been squished for millions of years. Now, to all you Young Earth people, what have you got to say about gemstones? Do you believe that they were created as is and dumped in the earth? Or do you have some other explanation?
Now grab your head with both of your hands, that's right get a firm grip, walk over to the sturdiest wall you can find, and slam your head against it repeatedly. There, that's much better isn't it?
Originally posted by wibHeyyyy! 😠Whatcha implying here? 😛😵
Sigh... Poor Starrman. Still trying to use his brain for logical and factual arguments.
Now grab your head with both of your hands, that's right get a firm grip, walk over to the sturdiest wall you can find, and slam your head against it repeatedly. There, that's much better isn't it?
Originally posted by wibSuch is my lot wib, such is my lot 😞
Sigh... Poor Starrman. Still trying to use his brain for logical and factual arguments.
Now grab your head with both of your hands, that's right get a firm grip, walk over to the sturdiest wall you can find, and slam your head against it repeatedly. There, that's much better isn't it?
Originally posted by HalitoseI wonder how much energy they put into making that piece of coal and what fraction could be given back by burning it.
Some scientists in New Zealand, I think it was, were able to produce coal by putting wood under enormous pressure and heat for a week. I'll see if I can find the article, but it was a long time ago, so no guarantees.
I don't know why I wonder that, kinda nerdy really ...
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Originally posted by HalitoseFrom memory they used conditions that don't exist anywhere on the earth.
Some scientists in New Zealand, I think it was, were able to produce coal by putting wood under enormous pressure and heat for a week. I'll see if I can find the article, but it was a long time ago, so no guarantees.
Originally posted by KneverKnightYes. That kinda wastes the idea of making coal and then burning it later for energy. Sorry, no solution yet for the draining of our natural resources.
I wonder how much energy they put into making that piece of coal and what fraction could be given back by burning it.
I don't know why I wonder that, kinda nerdy really ...