Diamond gems are lighter than a cubic zirconia gem of the same volume. The density of diamond is 5.3 g/cm3, while the density of cubic zirconia ranges from 5.6-6.0 g/cm3.
No, relatively zircon is ubiquitous, while diamonds are quite rare. Diamonds are very expensive compared to zircons.
No. The specific gravity of lead is 11.35 and the specific gravity of diamond is 3.5, which is above average, but not heavier than lead.
Gold is heavier than diamond. Diamonds have a specific gravity of 3.51. Gold has a specific gravity of 19.32.
It depends on the size of the diamond and the gold, but if they're the same size, the gold will be significantly heavier.
Zircon gem-stones are not diamonds. Zircon, the oldest known mineral on earth -- is composed of ZrSiO4. Diamonds are formed from carbon. High-quality zircons can be confused with other gemstones, and these are usually the stones used in high-quality jewelery.
No, real diamonds do not float in water because they are very dense and sink to the bottom. The high density of diamonds is due to their tightly packed carbon atoms, which makes them heavier than water.
The field test for diamonds is 'extreme hardness'. Diamond mining operations separate raw stones from other material using water: since the specific gravity of diamonds is higher (heavier) than the other material, the diamonds can be collected in trays in separate levels of the washing operations.
Gram for gram, all things that weigh one gram weigh one gram, so one gram of diamonds weighs the same as one gram of gold.
Black diamonds are more rare than regular diamonds. They are one of the most rare species of colored diamonds.
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Diamonds aren't always sharper, but they can be manufactured in such a way. Diamonds are harder than steel.
Blue diamonds are speculated to be rarer than white/clear diamonds because it is more difficult to form naturally. Blue diamonds, as such, are worth more than regular white diamonds