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A diamond is a crystalline form of the element carbon. Because of its structure, it is considered the hardest naturally-occurring substance. It is transparent, but so dense that light passing through a diamond is slowed by nearly 50% of its speed.
Diamonds can be 'cut" by other diamonds, or split along its crystal lines to produce shimmering jewels that last practically forever.
Diamonds are formed when carbon is placed under many tons of pressure and extreme heat for a million years or longer, causing the carbon atoms to form a tight lattice. They can be produced artificially using special furnaces, as can other familiar gemstones such as rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.
The meaning of Diamonds in the Greek language is unbreakable. Due to the nature of the stone it is also believed that if this stones are used for the weddings, the bond between the couples will be everlasting like the nature of the stone. This is one of the most loved gemstone.
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What is the difference between a real diamond and a diamond aura diamond?
a aura diamond is a man made diamond.
Can a diamond scratch itself?
A diamond can scratch a diamond, but one diamond cannot scratch itself.
What gemstone is made up of only carbon atoms?
Diamond is composed of the element carbon.
Why natural diamond is worth more than manufactured diamond?
A natural diamond is more rare than a manufactured diamond.
What tests are used to determine the authenticity of a diamond?
Only diamond can scratch diamond.
What are the top ten hardest rocks?
1. diamond 2.diamond 3.diamond 4.diamond 5.diamond 6.diamond 7.diamond 8. diamond 9.diamond 10.diamond
Is a simulant diamond a real diamond?
No, a simulant diamond is a fake diamond.
What is the difference between a real diamond and a diamond aura diamond?
a aura diamond is a man made diamond.
Which or what is the hardest steel chalk soap wood rubber diamond or plastic?
Diamond is the hardest.
Can you see through diamond?
Diamond is transparent to non-transparent, depending on the diamond.
What stone can only be cut by diamond?
Diamond. Diamond is, for example, polished with diamond powder.
What diamond do you pick at the diamond mines?
The diamond with the symbol on it.
What can scrach a diamond?
Another diamond can scratch a diamond.
Diamond is .?
Diamond is _____.
What is asha diamond?
There is a brand name diamond simulant -- fake diamond -- named Asha Diamond.
Can a diamond scratch itself?
A diamond can scratch a diamond, but one diamond cannot scratch itself.
Is a diamond a square or a rhombus?
A diamond is not a square, but a square is a diamond. A diamond is another name for rhombus.
