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Zircon gem-stones are not diamonds. Zircon, the oldest known mineral on earth -- is composed of ZrSiO4. Diamonds are formed from carbon.
High-quality zircons can be confused with other gemstones, and these are usually the stones used in high-quality jewelery.
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What are zircon diamonds?
Zircon is a mineral often 'passed off' as diamond, although it is not a diamond mineral at all. Read more, below.
What mineral is valued for beauty and rarity?
Rubies, sapphires and diamonds are valuable minerals because they are rare and the cut prices reflect it.
What causes diamonds in Africa?
All diamonds are formed deep within the earth's mantle and are erupted to the surface by way of volcanic pipes. Diamonds are found on every continent except Europe and Antarctica. That there are diamonds in Africa is simply part of the earth's composition and geological evolution.
Spider with diamonds on its back?
Female hobo spiders appear to have diamonds on their back. Google Hobo spiders and see if that is what you are refering to.
How is diamond prepared?
Diamonds are made from carbon atoms, which are highly pressurized and under extreme temperatures in the earth. There are also ways to make diamonds in a laboratory.
Is the value of the Zircon the same as the Diamond?
No, relatively zircon is ubiquitous, while diamonds are quite rare. Diamonds are very expensive compared to zircons.
Where do find zircon?
in the sky tower in statues and diamonds
What are zircon diamonds?
Zircon is a mineral often 'passed off' as diamond, although it is not a diamond mineral at all. Read more, below.
Is diamond is transparent?
Yes, some gem-quality diamonds -- only about 20% of all diamonds mined -- can be considered transparent.
What are low quality diamonds called?
Only 25% of diamonds mined are gem quality: the remaining 75% are industrial diamonds, which is another term you could use for low quality diamonds.
Where are the highest quality diamonds found?
The highest quality diamonds are found in the earth.
What are brown diamonds?
Brown diamonds are the most common colour of diamonds mined, of gem-quality. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are of gem quality.
Is diamond a translucent material?
Gem-quality diamonds can be said to be transparent to translucent in rough crystals. Industrial diamonds are cloudy -- intensely flawed -- and may be opaque, but are not considered transparent.
How are diamonds classified in quality?
Diamonds are classified as industrial -- about 80% -- and gemstone quality, the remainder. Gemstone quality diamonds are classified according to cut, clarity, colour and carat weight.
Why do diamonds have high quality?
Not all diamonds have high quality. There are people who sell terribly included diamonds and attempt to pass them off as 'high-quality', which they are not. As well, most diamonds mined today are used for industrial applications and not for jewelry. Industrial-quality diamonds are not high-quality material. A certified gemologist will help you document exactly how the high the quality is in a diamond that you present for certification.
How many carat is the low quality of diamond?
'Low quality' diamonds are industrial diamonds, which make up about 80% of all diamonds mined. 'Low quality' diamonds used in jewelery could be cloudy with visible inclusions or could be poorly cut.
What percentage of diamonds are gem grade?
About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality diamonds.
