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Fractures in diamonds are not typically repairable -- the repair would always be visible, obvious and a de-valuing characteristic of the stone.
Most often, a diamond with a fracture must be re-cut to eliminate the fracture.
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Can a diamond break from being dropped?
Diamonds are like, the worlds strongest, pricless, and valuable rocks, it takes a lot to break, unless you dropped in from.. a thousand story building?Another AnswerA diamond can fracture along its natural lines if it's hit 'just right'. Most diamond cutters plan cuts so that a finished diamond gemstone is never subjected to angles or pressure points where this natural fracture can occur accidentally. However, diamonds can fracture along a flaw.
Can a real diamond fracture?
Yes, if the diamond is not mounted in a way so as to protect it from damage, it can be fractured along its natural cleveage. This is a rare occurrence, however.
How many pounds can shatter a diamond?
Because diamond is the hardest mineral known, this test would necessarily be performed in a lab. A diamond could fracture along a flaw or inclusion, however, when hit with a hammer, because diamond is brittle. If you simply placed weight on top of a diamond, it may never 'shatter'.
Is fracture a noun?
fracture is a noun; or a verb, as in "I will fracture this brick".
What is the difference between a fracture and a hairline fracture?
It's a fracture you can only see on an x-ray.
What is a fracture of a diamond?
A diamond fracture is a break or a crack in the stone.
What minerals' fracture has a smooth curved surface?
Diamond
Which of the minerals fracture has a smooth curved surface?
Diamond
What is a diamonds cleavage and fracture?
Fracture is conchoidal, meaning that diamonds are brittle and when they break, the break does not follow any natural plane of separation.
What is a diamond's fracture?
a small break or chip in a diamond,they usually appear step-like or as a splinter
At the points of easy fracture of a diamond is it termed cleavage?
Yes.
What is an antonym for the word fracture?
Fix, and maybe put together.
How do you fix a broken diamond?
Diamond cannot break.
What is an external way to fix a femur fracture on a dog?
Go to the doctor????????
What is fracture of diamond?
The fracture of diamond is "conchoidal or shell-like," according to Wikipedia. Industrial diamonds are more easily broken apart based on the nature of the crystal's fracture lines. Gem-quality diamonds are more generally immune to being broken apart, because they are cut, polished and set in ways to minimize exposure to the natural fracture lines in the crystal.
Can a diamond break from being dropped?
Diamonds are like, the worlds strongest, pricless, and valuable rocks, it takes a lot to break, unless you dropped in from.. a thousand story building?Another AnswerA diamond can fracture along its natural lines if it's hit 'just right'. Most diamond cutters plan cuts so that a finished diamond gemstone is never subjected to angles or pressure points where this natural fracture can occur accidentally. However, diamonds can fracture along a flaw.
Can a real diamond fracture?
Yes, if the diamond is not mounted in a way so as to protect it from damage, it can be fractured along its natural cleveage. This is a rare occurrence, however.
