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In absolute darkness, for example, inside a closed cave, a diamond would not be visible.
A diamond depends on a light source in order to reflect and refract light. Any ambient light, from the moon, or a streetlight or candlelight will be picked up by a diamond and cause it to shine.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThey have high refractive index and total internal reflection in the multiple facet structure that reflects light to shine at night.
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Which element shines at night?
radium
What will be the diamond shines very brightly because of?
Internal reflection.
Why can you see the moon at night?
The sun shines to the moon at night time
What shines at night time?
A light bulb...LOL jk you cant afford a light bulb so nothing shines in your lamp.
Why diamond shines in darkness?
In complete darkness, devoid of any light -- deep within a cave, for example -- no diamond will 'shine'. Every diamond, however, will reflect and refract ambient light, even if it is simply moonlight or starlight.
What is the duration of The Sun Also Shines at Night?
The duration of The Sun Also Shines at Night is 1.87 hours.
When was The Sun Also Shines at Night created?
The Sun Also Shines at Night was created on 1990-08-22.
Why diamond shines?
Reflects light from each side
What other stone which looks and shines like diamond but harder than diamond?
nothings harder than a diamond
Which element shines at night?
radium
What will be the diamond shines very brightly because of?
Internal reflection.
Why can you see the moon at night?
The sun shines to the moon at night time
What shines at night time?
A light bulb...LOL jk you cant afford a light bulb so nothing shines in your lamp.
What is the name of a round disc that shines at night?
I Star
How can an average person tell if a diamond is real?
If the diamond shines too much is of a frosty color,you may consider it fake.
Why do diamond shines?
because of total internal reflection
How do you tell if diamond is real?
If you shine it in the sun and it shines very bright it is realAnother AnswerTake your diamond to a local jeweler who can use a probe to determine whether or not your diamond is a real diamond.
