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Most natural diamonds are formed at high temperature and pressure at depths of 140 to 190 kilometers (87 to 118 mi) in the Earth's mantle. Diamonds are an optically isotropic crystal that is transparent to opaque. Due to its strong covalent bonding, diamond is the hardest naturally occurring material known.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoClassification is more commonly called "grading". Diamonds are graded or certified depending mainly on the 4Cs -- color, cut, clarity, and carat. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) developed the diamond graded system now used internationally. They have a website for consumers that explains well what the 4Cs are and how they are determined.
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∙ 16y agoThey are classified as a covalent network solid..
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∙ 13y agoA diamond is carbon. Apparently, the carbon group which includes diamonds is a subclass: native non-metals and semi-metals.
You can see all mineral classes, below.
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∙ 8y agoDiamond is formed from carbon, with atoms arranged into a crystal lattice structure. The bonds between these atoms are network covalent atoms, and these bonds are very strong.
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∙ 12y agoa diamond is an atomic network solid.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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If diamond is the hardest material how do they make it sharp for cuttin?
Diamonds can be cut with other diamonds and can also be cut with lasers. Cutting with lasers is different from cutting with a solid object.
Does Uranus have diamonds?
Scientists think diamonds may have formed under the high pressures deep inside Uranus. They think there may be an ocean of liquid diamond with solid diamonds floating on it. Surprising!
Is graphite a solid liquid or a gas?
Graphite is a solid. It's commonly seen in pencils (as a replacement for real lead, which is poisonous), and is a component in the process in manufacturing man-made or industrial diamonds.
Are solid particles arranged in a pattern?
Particles tightley packed together do not change position PS trees
What is a solid element used in diamonds and graphite?
carbon is in both diamond and graphite along with countless other things like charcoal
What state of matter is diamonds?
Diamonds are a solid.
Are diamonds a solid liquid or gas?
In their natural state, diamonds are a solid.
Are diamonds solid?
Yes.
Diamonds and graphite are examples of what solid?
Diamonds and graphite are both allotropes of carbon.
What is worth more money solid diamonds or crushed diamonds?
About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-stone quality -- solid diamonds in your query. These diamonds can be cut and polished and sold as expensive gems. The 80% remaining are industrial diamonds, which can be purchased by the bag full for about the price of a latte. These are the crushed diamonds in your query.
Is carbon solid liquid or gas?
There are various forms of solid carbon. Diamonds for instance
Why diamonds are used to drill bats?
Basically it because diamonds are made from squashed carbon particles which happen to be one of the most solid elements
Why are diamonds crystalline?
Because it has a definite geometric pattern that makes it a crystalline solid.
What kind of nonmetal is in diamonds?
Carbon, one of the most common solid substances in the universe.
If diamond is the hardest material how do they make it sharp for cuttin?
Diamonds can be cut with other diamonds and can also be cut with lasers. Cutting with lasers is different from cutting with a solid object.
What is the state matter of diamonds?
Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, is a solid at room temperature, and to well above it.
Does Uranus have diamonds?
Scientists think diamonds may have formed under the high pressures deep inside Uranus. They think there may be an ocean of liquid diamond with solid diamonds floating on it. Surprising!
