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It's possible that a raw diamond has facets -- often the crystalline structure can look like a pyramid -- or two pyramids joined at the base. Then, there would be up to four planes which could look like facets.
Facets -- in the conventional, gem-stone sense -- are cut, angled and juxtaposed other facets, based on the planned cut for the raw stone.
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Do diamonds and crystals come from natural sources?
Diamonds come from deep within the earth, yes, a natural source.
Where do diamonds mostly come from?
Mostly, natural diamonds come from deep within the earth.
Where is the blue diamond mined?
There is no mine for 'blue' diamonds. Diamonds with trace amounts of boron possess a 'blue' cast, and can come from any diamond mine.
Where do half of the diamonds come from?
All natural diamonds come from the earth. They are mined in Canada, Australia, and Africa, Brazil, India and in other locations.
Where do most of the diamonds come from?
Almost 50% of all diamonds were mined in Africa. One hundred percent of all natural diamonds come from the earth and are found on every continent, except Europe and Antarctica.
What color are natural diamonds?
There are over 300 shades of colour that natural diamonds come in including pink, black, red and yellow. This is because of mineral impurities and lattice defects in the diamond.
What is the natural colour of a diamond?
Natural diamonds come in all the colours of the rainbow. As well, there are many shades of 'white' diamond.
What diamonds are in volcanoes?
All natural diamonds are erupted to the earth's surface through volcanic pipes, which are volcanic in their action, but not classified as what we've come to know as 'volcanoes'.
Were diamonds before Earth?
Natural diamonds that erupt to the earth's surface were formed with the earth. Diamonds that come to earth from space may have been formed before earth: that research hasn't been documented to date.
Where do most industrial diamonds come from?
Industrial diamonds come from diamond mines, in fact about 75% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds.
What US state produces the most diamonds?
Arkansas is the US state out of which come the most diamonds. The United States just doesn't have the "right geology" to have diamonds as a natural resource. Diamonds usually come from or appear near (having washed out of) kimberlite pipes. The geology of the US is broad and breathtaking, but does not include much in the way of these unique geologic structures.
Are the pink diamonds natural or are they colored by man?
Pink diamonds can occur naturally and are rare and valuable. Their pink color is a result of unique conditions during their formation deep within the Earth's crust. However, pink diamonds can also be treated or enhanced through various processes, such as irradiation or high-pressure, high-temperature treatments.
