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What would happen if you rub a diamond across a piece of glass?
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∙ 12y ago
If you were to rub a diamond onto a glass surface, then the glass surface would become very brittle and scratchy.
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Why does a diamond shine more than a glass piece?
Diamond has a much greater refractive index than glass. When light falls on a diamond piece, it is reflected inside the piece many times. This makes the diamond shine.
Tools for refracting light are what?
Normally, you would need adiamond or a diamond shaped glass piece. You can also use a sphere-shaped magnifying glass.
Can diamond shatter?
Its the hardest material on earth. This doesn't necessarily mean its the strongest. Get a piece of glass and crack it with a hammer. That's basically a diamonds strength.
What is a small piece or part of something like a piece of glass?
A shard or sliver is a small piece or part of something, especially a piece of glass. But other kinds of items, it could also be a fragment.
What reflection of light?
Light reflects off mirrors and glass objects
How can you tell the diamond is glass or not real?
Diamond should scratch a piece of glass.
Why does a diamond shine more than a glass piece?
Diamond has a much greater refractive index than glass. When light falls on a diamond piece, it is reflected inside the piece many times. This makes the diamond shine.
How can identified diamond without instrument?
Diamonds are valuable. Refusing to use an instrument to test one is an interesting position. If, however, you must: you can use the diamond to mar a piece of glass. If the diamond scratches the glass, you may have a diamond -- or other gemstone that is harder than glass. You can review other techniques, below.
Tools for refracting light are what?
Normally, you would need adiamond or a diamond shaped glass piece. You can also use a sphere-shaped magnifying glass.
How do you tell if a real diamond in set in silver?
Take your setting to a jeweler or a gemologist who can help you understand the nature of the stone set in silver. At home, you can perform a small test. You can find a disposable piece of glass and drag the stone across it. If the stone leaves a groove, it's possible that the stone is a diamond, but it might not be.
Is a diamond accent a diamond?
The phrase "diamond accents" in the description of a piece of jewelery generally refers to small diamonds. Often they're so small you'd need a magnifying glass to tell that they actually are there.
If you sit on a piece of glass what will happen?
You will probably get a cut HOWEVER It may also get stuck where you sat on it.
How do you know if any colour of rock is a diamond?
The field test for a diamond is hardness. You can scratch another rock or a test piece of glass with the edge of the stone. Note, however, that the field test is not conclusive.
What is a piece of glass called?
a piece of glass is a transparent object
Can diamond shatter?
Its the hardest material on earth. This doesn't necessarily mean its the strongest. Get a piece of glass and crack it with a hammer. That's basically a diamonds strength.
What happen to the mass after abrasion?
After the abrasion of the surface of a piece (metal, glass, stone, wood, plastic) the mass became lower.
What are the homophones of suffering and a piece of glass?
Suffering is pain piece of glass is pane
