According to this article Close-In Planets Mass Loss "gliese 581 e" might not at all be earth like planet but the core of a gas giant whose atmosphere was "eaten" by the star. What is left is probably a giant diamond. So pack your laser drills and lets go:)
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According to this article Close-In Planets Mass Loss "gliese 581 e" might not at all be earth like planet but the core of a gas giant whose atmosphere was "eaten" by the star. What is left is probably a giant diamond. So pack your laser drills and lets go :)