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acid usually just destroys the dirt around the outside if the gem Never use any acids on gemstones,unless you have at least a degree in geology.Or are a certified gemologist.The most powerfull agent you should use,should be laundry detergent.Rinse with distilled water.
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∙ 11y agoDiamonds are basically carbon atoms arranged in a very strong, cubic formation. Because of this molecular form, it is not possible for most acids to burn through the diamond. This is because the strong bounding of a diamond's structure takes much more energy than the free H+ in an acid solution to break down.
However, I do believe very strong acids, like the carbonic superacids, can easily do the job. But I can not be sure of that, because I don't own any of that stuff, and because I never saw any sources of experiments regarding superacids and a diamond. But I am sure that most common acids like nitric, sulfuric, and hydrochloric acids cannot dissolve a diamond.
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