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Explain why cut diamonds have billiance and why they have fire?
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∙ 13y ago
Because they are polished and have a high refractive index
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Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
Are round cut diamonds better than emerald cut diamonds?
'Better' is a relative word. Often, emerald cut diamonds show off the higher clarity and larger size of a stone, whereas round-cut stones are generally smaller.
Can water cut diamonds?
yes
If diamond is the hardest material how do they make it sharp for cuttin?
Diamonds can be cut with other diamonds and can also be cut with lasers. Cutting with lasers is different from cutting with a solid object.
What is a baguette diamond?
Diamonds are available in a variety of cuts that exemplify their brilliance and clarity.Baguette-cut diamonds bring straight lines and beautiful shapes to all types of diamond jewelry. The baguette cut diamonds are rectangular and have step cuts similar to that of the emerald cut. This cut generally will have 24 facets and the parallel facets are arranged to look like a terrace.
What minerals cut diamonds?
Nothing. Only other diamonds can cut diamonds.
What is a real diamonds weakness?
nothing :improved: depends on how the diamonds being used. A diamond can only be cut by another diamond, a diamonds weakness is fire. When you set a diamond on fire it's gonna burn up and what you're left with is a pile of carbon.
How do you cut diamonds on RuneScape?
To cut diamonds, use a chisel on an uncut diamond in RuneScape. Further cut diamonds can be cut into bolts for rangers.
Can diamonds cut glass?
Yes, diamonds can cut glass, because diamonds are harder than glass.
Where are most raw diamonds cut?
Diamonds are cut in the Netherlands, in India, in Canada and Australia. India may cut the most diamonds, since most small stones are cut there.
How are diamonds valued?
Cut diamonds are valued by their cut, clarity, carat weight and colour.
Diamonds cant actually cut glass?
Yes, diamonds can cut glass. Glass can also cut glass.
What can cut through diamonds other than diamonds?
Diamonds are used to cut -- cleve or saw -- diamonds. In higher-tech-equipped facilities a laser can be used.
How does Israel produce cut diamonds?
Businesses in Israel purchase raw diamonds from brokers, and cut the diamonds, which then can be sold as finished gemstones.
Who has asher cut diamonds?
Most any jeweler will be able to show you asher-cut diamonds.
How are diamond facets cut?
Diamonds facets are cut with other diamonds or with lasers, depending on the facet.
Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
