Adamantine to waxy luster are the words used to describe the luster of diamonds.
According to Wikipedia:
"Adamantine minerals possess a superlative lustre, which is most notably seen in diamond. Such minerals are transparent or translucent, and have a high refractive index (of 1.9 or more)."
Luster is the clarity and refractivity of an individual stone. Not all diamonds are created equal. Flawless diamonds are extremely rare and can be prohibitively expensive for most of us. In jewelry, generally diamonds evaluated as those containing VVSI (very very slightly included) to SI2 (two slight inclusions), are more affordable. SI2 is generally the lowest grade for good gems. Inclusions can be any imperfection.
The luster is its refractiveness. Its ability to bounce back available light from inside the stone. This can be affected by the color, cut or clarity. Only 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-stone quality.
Luster on a diamond appears as a bright, reflective quality that gives the diamond a shiny and sparkling appearance. It is a result of the diamond's ability to reflect light due to its superior optical properties, such as high refractive index and dispersion.
Diamonds are adamantine to waxy in luster. Diamonds come in all colours, and varying shades of colours, including yellows, browns, grays, and also white, blue, black, reddish, greenish and colorless.
Only as a diamond crystal.
A material that has a high luster or sheen when cut is likely to be a gemstone such as diamond, sapphire, or emerald. These minerals have specific refraction properties that make them sparkle and shine when cut and polished.
Examples of luster materials include metals such as gold, silver, and copper, as well as gemstones like diamond, quartz, and sapphire. These materials possess a shiny, reflective quality that enhances their visual appeal.
a vitreous luster (eg. diamond [C] or rutile [TiO2])
This type of luster is known as subadamantine. It is characterized by a shiny, reflective appearance similar to broken glass, often seen in minerals like diamond, zircon, and sphalerite.
yes diamond have luster
the diamond has a great luster to it or I just polished my watch now it has a great luster
Luster on a diamond appears as a bright, reflective quality that gives the diamond a shiny and sparkling appearance. It is a result of the diamond's ability to reflect light due to its superior optical properties, such as high refractive index and dispersion.
Diamonds do not have a metallic luster; diamond luster is adamantine to waxy.
Ruby
Diamond luster is described as adamantine to waxy. Adamantine luster is described as "...non-metallic, brilliant-light-reflecting and transmitting properties of minerals..." and is not limited to diamonds.
Adamantine luster is a term used to describe a shiny, brilliant, and reflective luster on minerals or gemstones. It is often associated with diamond-like or metallic sheen, indicating a high level of light reflection and clarity in the material.
transparent, adamantine to waxy.
A diamond is the hardest natural substance, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale. It has a brilliant luster due to its high refractive index. The streak color of a diamond is colorless, as it does not leave a streak on a streak plate.
Diamonds are adamantine to waxy in luster. Diamonds come in all colours, and varying shades of colours, including yellows, browns, grays, and also white, blue, black, reddish, greenish and colorless.