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Yes, diamond is the hardest mineral on earth.
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Can a diamond cut through paper?
yes a diamond can even cut through metal and glass so paper would be no problem.
Why does light refract more when passing through a diamond?
Light refraction through a diamond is by design -- the design of the cut.
What property of diamond lets them cut through glass?
Diamond is the hardest mineral known, on the 1-10 Mohs scale of mineral hardness, diamond is rated as 10.
Why glass cannot cut diamonds?
Diamond is the hardest mineral on earth. So a diamond can cut glass, but glass cannot cut a diamond.
Can a diamond cut through metal?
YES!!! Diamonds are the hardest known natural mineral. NB Artificial materials have been made that are harder.
What can't a diamond blade cut?
Well there isn't anything in this world that are diamond blade can't cut.
What can diamonds cut through?
Anything, including another diamond.
Can a diamond only cut a diamond?
Given the proper environment, a diamond can cut anything, including another diamond.
Why can diamonds cut through almost anything?
They are incredibly dense. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral on earth.
When a diamond is cut what happens to the dust and is it worth anything?
When a diamond is cut, the dust is collected and used to polish diamonds.
Can a diamond cut through paper?
yes a diamond can even cut through metal and glass so paper would be no problem.
Is there a laser that can cut through diamond?
Yes
Can diamond cut through rock?
yes
Can diamonds cut through steel?
Yes, a diamond-tipped tool can cut through steel.
What can diamonds not CUT?
Affixed to the appropriate tool, there's nothing currently known that a diamond tip won't cut/ drill through/ mark. (Seventy-five percent of all mined diamonds are used in industry to cut something.)
What are the 4c's of diamonds?
Carat, Clarity, Color, and Cut. Carat weight is the weight of the diamond - one carat equals about .2 grams. Clarity is how clear or see-through the diamond is. The color of diamonds can be just about anything, but generally they are clear or a light yellow. The cut of a diamond is how proportionate and symmetrical it is.
Why does light refract more when passing through a diamond?
Light refraction through a diamond is by design -- the design of the cut.
