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Most gem-quality diamonds found are about the size of a vegetable, the pea.
The largest diamond found to date is the Cullinan Diamond, a mighty excess of 3,000 carats: it fit into the palm of a grown man's hand. It was found in 1906.
Larger gem-quality diamonds are found, but they are rare.
The process of forming diamonds occurs far below the earth's surface, deep within the earth's mantle. Why the diamonds formed there are 'small' is a mystery only Mother Nature can answer.
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Were is the crater of diamonds?
The Crater of Diamonds is located in Arkansas near the town of Murfreesboro. It is a state park and is open to the public daily for a small fee. Everything that you find is yours to keep and yes, they are real diamonds.
Is diamond opaque in nature?
Some diamonds can be considered opaque, because they are seriously flawed. These are then sent to industry as industrial diamonds: the use for 75% of all diamonds mined. A diamond gemstone is clear with small inclusions, not opaque.
Why are diamonds always so shiny?
Gem-quality diamonds -- only about 20% of all diamonds mined -- are cut and polished to reflect and refract light, which gives them sparkle and shine.
Are diamonds rare?
yes diamonds are rare and beautiful
Are diamonds translucent?
Some flawed diamonds could be called translucent: generally these diamonds are given an industrial use.
What is another name for small diamonds?
'Small' is relative, so commonly diamonds that weigh less than one-quarter carat -- .25 carat -- can be considered 'small'. Often if several are set in jewelery, they are called accent diamonds.
What is another word for small diamonds?
Very small diamonds are sometimes called chips.
What is bad about diamonds?
"Bad" is relative. However, since diamonds are so small, and so valuable, it's possible that they can lead to criminal activity. The same could be said about money.
Can small diamonds float?
no
What is better diamonds or rocks?
A rock is way better than a diamond there are so many different rocks then there are diamonds so some people are just weird and think diamonds are bettter when all diamonds are the same looking. SO the explanation is get a rock in your wedding ring instead of a diamond. I have tons of rock rings i created in my yard and there are only small cuts and bruises on them so get a ROCK RING!
What form of jade is so rare that it outranks diamonds in its value?
Jadeite is a form of jade that is so rare that it is more expensive than diamonds. It is found mainly in Burma, and only in small amounts, so the cost to own some is very dear.
How do you get diamonds for free?
In the Crater of Diamonds State Park in the state of Arkansas, you can pay a small entry fee of US$8.00 (2015), and search for diamonds. You can keep whatever diamonds you find.
How do you get free diamonds?
In the Crater of Diamonds State Park in the state of Arkansas, you can pay a small entry fee of US$8.00 (2015), and search for diamonds. You can keep whatever diamonds you find.
Why are diamonds easily smuggled?
Gem-quality diamonds -- for their relative size and value: small and high -- are easy to conceal and carry from place to place, especially across borders, so as to elude customs and declarations.
What are some sayings about diamonds?
Diamonds are so hard that they can only be cut by other diamonds. Diamonds are forever. (!) The bunt flew out of the diamond.
Why are diamonds a symbol for love?
Diamonds are forever....indestructable, and so is love.
What is so special about diamonds?
Diamonds are entertaining for the eye, and have an investment value.
