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Coal has been called 'black diamonds'. This is probably because coal and diamonds are both formed from carbon.

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What are black diamonds used for?

Black diamonds are usually used for jewelery when they are so identified. When not identified as such, they are probably used as industrial diamonds.


Diamonds that are mined by force and sold in the black market are called?

Conflict diamonds or blood diamonds. These diamonds are often used to fund conflict and civil wars in diverse regions around the world.


Are the black diamonds famous?

not necessarily. but getting there. they black diamonds are part of a bigger group called young swagg. but the black diamonds are very young and i hear are producing themselves. but no they not. but i bet they will be and soon


What is another name for a black diamond?

Black diamonds are also called carbonado.


What color is black diamonds?

Black diamonds are black.


Why are diamonds called blood diamonds rwanda?

They are called blood diamonds because the money made from them is used to fund wars and terrorist activities.


Can you get black diamonds?

You can buy black diamonds.


What properties are in black diamonds?

Black diamonds, also known as carbonados, are composed of carbon atoms, just like traditional diamonds. However, black diamonds contain abundant inclusions and graphite, which give them their distinctive dark color. They are more porous and polycrystalline in structure compared to regular diamonds.


What do black diamonds look like?

Black diamonds are diamonds, but they are black, and not transparent. Follow the link, below, to see photos of black diamonds.


What are black spots on diamonds?

A black spot in a gem-quality diamond is called a flaw or inclusion.You can read more about the different types of inclusions and their descriptions, below.Industrial diamonds show more 'black spots' than clear spots, which keeps them out of the gem-quality category. About 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds.


What are the diamonds used for cutting glasses called?

These diamonds are industrial diamonds. About 80% of all diamonds mined are classified as industrial diamonds, leaving only about 20% to be graded as gemstones.


Who makes black diamonds?

Mother earth makes black diamonds.