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This study was supported by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft grants Ja 781/2-1 and Ja 781/2-2 to D.J. We thank D. Mattey for providing access to his efficient stable isotope lab and P. Cartigny for measuring the carbon isotopes. Framesite samples were provided by DeBeers. We thank three anonymous reviewers for constructive criticism.