[INFOGRAPHIC] Diamond Mining: Real Life V.S. Minecraft

If there was one video game that emulates the mining sector in any possible fashion, it would be Minecraft. The game, which has become a global phenomenon with over 33 million users, lets players unearth minerals such as iron, gold, diamonds and other elements to build things. 

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The infographic below compares diamond mining in Minecraft to real life diamond mining. Believe it or not, the game is actually somewhat similar to the diamond mining world.   

[Source: 911 Metallurgist]