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Diamond is the hardest mineral known.
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Is a moissanite stone a good investment?
yes it is as it saves lot of money as we buy diamonds which are free from earth
Is it true that diamonds are foggy?
Diamonds are not foggy, unless the stone is terribly flawed or included, in which case, its value as a gemstone is not high.
How do diamonds reflect lights?
Diamonds naturally have a very high refractive index: 2.4, and the facets cut into the stone by the diamond cutter are positioned at angles meant to increase the refraction of any light shone on the stone.
Can you see through a rough diamond?
Your answer depends on the individual diamond. Gem-stone quality raw diamonds are much more clear than industrial-quality diamonds. You can see a photo of a raw, gem-stone quality diamond, and learn more about them, below.
What is the mass of the stone when it is at the earth's center?
none
What is the hardest precious stone?
the hardest precious stone is the diamond
Which is the hardest stone?
Diamond is the hardest precious stone
Are Diamonds really the softest stone?
C'mon. Diamond is the hardest mineral on Earth.
What stone is the hardest stone?
Diamonds is not a stone it's crystal actually. But the hardest stone is granite stone.
Why precious stone is expensive?
its not true... some semi-precious stone are more expensive than precious and even diamonds.
What precious stone is found in Sierra Leone?
Diamonds.
What is the difference between a precious stone and a semi precious stone?
'Precious stones' refers to diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Everything else is semi-precious.
What has the author Fred Ward written?
Fred Ward has written: 'Diamonds' -- subject(s): Precious stone industry, Diamonds 'Emeralds' -- subject(s): Precious stone industry, Emeralds
What is the most precious stone?
diamond because it is beautiful and the hardest type of rock
What kind of stone or mineral can break a diamond?
The diamond is the hardest mineral and stone on earth: nothing natural can 'break' it. Diamond cutters use other diamonds to cut, facet and polish diamonds. Recently, however, powerful lasers have been added to the diamond-cutters toolbox.
What kind of stone do they use on 925ring settings?
If what you mean by 925 as in silver, it can be any type of stone, from synthetic to precious, including diamonds
Why are diamonds are called stones?
because it is like a stone....Another AnswerDiamonds are stones, rocks: they originate within the earth's mantle just like other stones and rocks. Diamonds are, however, formed from pure carbon and are the hardest, clearest, heaviest stones.
