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Diamonds can be cut so that the facets (planes) refract and reflect light toward the upper surface. The vast majority of the light entering the gem is reflected back by the lower or "pavilion" facets in the so-called "brilliant cut."
Diamond's tight crystalline structure slows light down like no other substance on Earth. The very dense pattern of atoms in the diamond, which is mostly carbon, bends and disperses light more than in other less dense material. The speed of light in diamond is cut by more than half, and this large refractive index allows diamonds to send light back out in a sparkling display.
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Is diamond heavy for its size?
The specific gravity of diamond is 3.5, which is above average, so yes, a diamond is heavy for its size.
Can sandpaper scratch a diamond?
No, diamond's are the hardest substance known to man so far.
Why glass cannot cut diamonds?
Diamond is the hardest mineral on earth. So a diamond can cut glass, but glass cannot cut a diamond.
Can a diamond cut through paper?
yes a diamond can even cut through metal and glass so paper would be no problem.
What is the carat weight of the Hope Diamond?
The Hope Diamond weighs 45.52 carats. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, so in other words, the Hope Diamond weighs 9.104 grams.
Why is the diamond bright in your pool falling?
Where can I get Sealant for Diamond bright for my pool
What are the lyrics for the song Diamonds performing Rihanna?
Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Find light in the beautiful sea I choose to be happy You and I, you and I We're like diamonds in the sky You're a shooting star I see A vision of ecstasy When you hold me, I'm alive We're like diamonds in the sky I knew that we'd become one right away Oh, right away At first sight I left the energy of sun rays I saw the life inside your eyes So shine bright, tonight you and I We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Eye to eye, so alive We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shining bright like a diamond We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shining bright like a diamond We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Palms rise to the universe As we moonshine and molly Feel the warmth, we'll never die We're like diamonds in the sky You're a shooting star I see A vision of ecstasy When you hold me, I'm alive We're like diamonds in the sky At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays I saw the life inside your eyes So shine bright, tonight you and I We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Eye to eye, so alive We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shining bright like a diamond We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shining bright like a diamond We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond So shine bright, tonight you and I We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Eye to eye, so alive We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond
Who sings the latest version of shine bright like a diamond?
Rihanna sings Shine Bright like a Diamond.
Can you write a sentence using the word diamond?
The diamond shimmered under the bright light, reflecting millions of colours.
How do you tell if a 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.
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.
Can you put new wheels on a suitcase?
Shine bright like a diamond.
What are the basic commands in Citizen's Army Training?
shine bright like a diamond
Why does a well cut diamond appear bright?
A well cut diamond appears bright or glittery, because diamond has an unusually high index of refraction, and it therefore bends light very strongly, so you will see lights coming from angles which in other substances would not produce light. The process of refraction also tends to separate white light into a rainbow effect, so not only is the diamond glittery, but it glitters in color, too. Very lovely.As well, a well-cut diamond's reflection of light entering any facet and 'bouncing' about inside the stone before returning to the viewer's eye accounts for glitter, colour and brightness.
What is the moon called that the moon is so bright?
because the moon shines so bright
Recently had pool resurfaced with Diamond bright also changes to salt water two months later brown spots began appearing on the bottom of the pool diamond bright went dull what caused this?
Its probably algae boost the chlorine output and try hitting it with an algaecide.
Why dwarf stars are so bright?
Dwarf stars are NOT "so much Bright", the smaller the star is (provided it is on the main sequence) the less intrinsically bright it is.
