Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
A diamond is considered a mineral because it is a naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure. It is not classified as an ore because it does not contain metal or other valuable substances that can be extracted economically.
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Diamond is an allotrope of the element carbon, so may be classified as a mineral (it can be colored by elemental impurities). About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality stones, leaving the remainder to be classified as industrial diamonds. Diamond is not an ore.
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a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)
Diamond is a gem, it is also the hardest natural mineral on earth. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are classified as gems, the remaining percentage is used as industrial material to enhance hardness and precision. The definition of ore according to Merriam Webster reads: "...a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (as metal) for which it is mined and worked, and a source from which valuable matter is extracted." Diamonds occur in their raw state as solid rocks from which their base mineral -- carbon -- cannot be extracted. Yes, diamonds are mined, and in 'working' diamonds, a diamond cutter removes part of the rock, in shaping, faceting and polishing the gem stone. A raw diamond looses about 60% of its weight in order to transform it into a gem. No other ore is processed in this way.
Granite is a rock, not a mineral, gem, or ore. It is a type of igneous rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface.
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Diamond ore is crushed and sorted into different sizes before further processing. The ore is then crushed, washed, and treated to remove impurities. Finally, the purified diamond mineral is cut and polished for use in jewelry or industrial applications.
Ruby is classified as both a gem and a mineral. It is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide. Additionally, rubies can be found in ore deposits, but they are primarily valued and recognized for their gemstone quality.