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Diamonds are formed by Mother Earth from carbon, deep within the Earth's mantle; they are not man made that is what makes them a natural resource.
The rarity of diamonds makes them a valuable natural resource.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost diamonds are naturally occurring, however it is possible to use expensive machinery to create a "synthetic" diamond.
Most are , but recently lab-created diamonds [ NOT simulants ] have been made. The whites are called Takara diamonds, but white have not been perfected yet in sizes over 1 carat. Mostly shades of yellow and pink At this time they are cost-prohibitive for jewelry, but someday soon , I hope.
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∙ 10y agoA natural diamond is one that is mined from the earth. One that is grown in a laboratory would not be a natural diamond.
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What is a diamond's natural shape?
Octohedral.
Is diamond a renewable resource?
No. Diamond is a natural resource, which is harvested and commodified, like oil or coal or natural gas taken from the earth.
What is the hardest substance called?
The hardest naturally occurring substance is called diamond. It is a form of carbon.
Is diamond hard on the Earth?
Diamond is the hardest natural mineral on earth, measuring 10 on the Mohs scale, where 10 is the hardest mineral.
What is the hardest naturally occurring substance in the world?
Diamond use to be the hardest known natural substance now it is the mineral lonsdaleite at 58% stronger then diamond is the first the second hardest is wurtzite boron nitride at 18% stronger then diamonds they are both extreamly rare natural minerals sources http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16610-diamond-no-longer-natures-hardest-material.html
What is the most natural diamond in the world?
Every natural diamond is the most natural diamond.
What is natural diamond?
A natural diamond is one that is mined from the earth. One that is grown in a laboratory would not be a natural diamond.
Why natural diamond is worth more than manufactured diamond?
A natural diamond is more rare than a manufactured diamond.
What is 100 percent natural diamonds?
Any natural diamond is 100 percent natural diamond.
Is diamond a natural material?
Yes. Diamond is an allotrope of carbon, which is a natural mineral.
Is natural diamond a real diamond?
Yes.
Is natural diamond real diamond?
Yes.
What natural substance can cut a diamond?
Another diamond.
What is a unique characteristic for a diamond?
Diamond is the hardest natural mineral.
The hardest known natural material is?
Nyloncarbonsynathan
Why can a diamond scratch a diamond?
Because diamond is the hardest natural mineral and can only be scratched by another diamond.
What is the natural material?
Diamond :)
