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What are diamonds called ending with able?
Diamonds are VALUABLE
Is there such a thing as diamonds in Maths?
No, people say ROTATED SQUARES are diamonds - It's a common mistake. Diamonds are just rotated squares - NOT diamonds. Just remember that.
How many different types of diamond are there?
There is only one type of diamond, a diamond. Diamond is a stone that can be cut into many different shapes, based on its size and the characteristics it possesses.Another AnswerAccording to Wikipedia's Diamond entry, seven occurrences of the word 'type' appear in that entry:Types of impurities -- which determines the colour of a diamondTypes and concentrations of nitrogen -- again colourType of diamond called Carbonado -- a black diamondImpact-type microdiamonds -- indicators of ancient impact cratersTypes of volcanic pipes near which diamonds are sometimes found -- kimberlite or lamproiteGem-grade diamonds or industrial-grade diamonds -- two types of diamondsSynthetic or natural, irradiated or non-irradiated, each a type of diamond.Finally, there are scientific classes of diamonds which include:Type I -- nitrogen at a concentration of 0.1%Type Ia -- 98% of gem-quality stones, a mixture of Type IaA and IaB. Type IaA -- nitrogen atoms in pairs, which do not affect the diamond's colourType IaB -- large, even-numbered aggregates of nitrogen, imparting a yellow to brown tintType Ib -- rare canary diamonds, only 0.1% of known natural diamonds. Also synthetic diamond containing nitrogenType II - have no measurable nitrogen impuritiesType IIa can be coloured pink, red or brown based on structural anomalitiesType IIb diamonds -- are usually light blue due to boron impurities -- 0.1% of gem diamonds.
Why is fifth grade math easy?
Because all the people in the grade are 9, 10, and 11.
What kinds of diamonds are there and how many diamonds are there?
There are numerous 'kinds' of diamonds -- too many to list. The number of diamonds cannot be determined, since not all diamonds have been mined to date.
What do you call working with diamonds?
Depending on where you work in the distribution chain when you work with diamonds, you could be called a:GeologistMinerSorterDiamond cutterJewelery fabricatorSalesIn all these arenas, people grade, insure, and otherwise admire diamonds.
Are diamonds colorless?
Some gem-quality diamonds are ranked as 'colourless'. This grade is a D grade diamond.
Who are the people that search for the diamonds in Africa?
These people are called workers.
What percentage of diamonds are gem grade?
About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality diamonds.
What is the highest grade in color of diamond?
For a 'colourless' or 'white' diamonds, the highest colour grade is D; for coloured diamonds, the highest colour grade is Fancy Vivid.
Who buys diamonds from south Africa how much do they pay how do they get the diamonds there and why are they buying diamonds?
Diamonds are a commodity. South Africa is a major contributor to the diamond industry, based on its diamond mining operations. Raw diamonds are purchased according to their grade and size. People involved in the diamond business make profits.
What is a AA diamond?
The notation AA is not commonly in use when grading colourless diamonds: the highest grade is D. The notation AA can be used to grade black diamonds as it falls into this range: AAA, AA+, AA, A, and I1 with AAA being the best. Note GIA does not grade black diamonds.
What are diamonds called that are made in factories?
Diamonds made in factories are called man-made diamonds.
Are diamonds translucent or transparent?
They can be either or both. Industrial diamonds are more translucent; jewelery-grade stones are transparent.
What is D grade in diamonds?
A 'D' grade for a diamond refers to its colour. This grade is the highest jewelry grade of diamond, and it means that the stone lacks significant nitrogen, which gives a diamond a yellow colour.
Why are diamonds called rocks?
Essentially, diamonds are rocks. They are also called ice.
Why are diamonds called Blood Diamonds?
i think it is because some diamonds people have fought and even died over. this isn't a very good definition ... Some diamonds are called blood diamonds, also known as conflict diamonds, because these diamonds were used to finance conflicts in central and western Africa, mostly. The last James Bond movie to star Pierce Brosnan as 007 [Die Another Day] features conflict diamonds prominently in the storyline.
