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Can a diamond be cut to focus a single point of light?

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Most diamonds mined -- about 80% -- are industrial diamonds, and the application you're describing may be an industrial application. These diamonds are at least cloudy, opaque and not clear.

A gem-quality diamond could be fashioned into the focal object you require, depending on the size of the object you need. Remember that about 65% of any raw stone is lost in cutting, and most diamonds found are about as large as an edible pea.

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