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Diaphaneity -- a function of the way light interacts with the surface of a substance -- of diamond is transparent in gem-quality diamonds, translucent in sub-gem-quality stones, and opaque in industrial diamonds.
About 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoDiaphaneity means transparency. In terms of diamonds, it is the ability to allow light to pass through it in varying degrees. However, the transparency of a diamond depends on a number of factors such as the stone structure, color, thickness and the presence or absence of imperfections and inclusions.
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What will a diamond scratch?
A diamond will scratch anything and everything, including another diamond.
What can penetrate a diamond?
another diamond
Is a diamond magnetic?
No, a diamond is not magnetic.
How do you detect the original diamond?
Original is not a term normally used in a context with diamonds.If you mean real or natural, then take your diamond to a jeweler who can use a probe to determine if the diamond is a real diamond. The jeweler may not be able to tell whether the diamond is a natural diamond or a man-made diamond: for that determination, please take your diamond to a certified gemologist.
How much does a pink diamond weigh?
A pink diamond's weight depends on its size: a pink diamond is weighed according to the standard weight criteria for any diamond.
What is the diaphaneity of pyrite?
The diaphaneity of pyrite is opaque.
What is the diaphaneity of magnetite?
The diaphaneity of magnetite is opaque.
What are the three degrees of crystal diaphaneity?
transparent transluscent opaque
What five characteristics of a rock will make it a mineral?
hardness, luster, diaphaneity, colour, and streak
What are the five characteristics of a rock that would make it a mineral?
Five physical characteristics of a mineral are: hardness, luster, diaphaneity, colour, and streak.
What are the physical properties of halite?
The physical properties are hardness, cleavage, color, and luster.Halite does not have any chemical properties.
Light reflecting and transmission characteristics of a mineral?
The characteristic of a mineral that reflects light is called luster. Diaphaneity or transparency is the characteristics that allow the transmission of light.
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
What are seven physical properties of a mineral?
Hardness, Luster, Diaphaneity, Color, Streak, Cleavage, Fracture, Specific gravity, Fluorescence, Magnetism, Radioactivity, Tenacity, Piezoelectricity. Please refer to the suggested link for definitions of each.
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.
