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How thing can cut diamond?
Diamonds are cut down mostly by using grinding wheel also called scaif.Another AnswerDiamonds are cleaved using a special re-enforced tool, then further cut and polished using tools that include diamond bits and dust. This is because only a diamond can cut a diamond.
What 3 things can cut a diamond?
diamond dust laser other diamond
Why use diamond to cut stone?
Because diamond is harder than any other stone. In fact, diamonds are cut by other diamonds.
What by product is released when a diamond cut?
Diamond dust is released, since a diamond is 100% carbon. Diamond dust is used industrially to cut and polish diamonds and other materials.
What minerals cut diamonds?
Nothing. Only other diamonds can cut diamonds.
Is cushion shape one of the best cut diamond?
There is no 'best' cut for diamond stones, since each stone's cut reflects the other valuable aspects of the stone. When a diamond is cut, its innate properties are always considered. Generally, a diamond is cut to minimize the number of visible flaws while maintaining its highest carat weight. Colour may be the largest variable, since colour can be enhanced using radiation. (Some flaws can be minimized using laser technology.) The 'best' diamond is one you can afford that is accompanied by a certified gemologist's report that details its colour, clarity, carat weight and cut. Whenever a diamond has been 'treated', that is also noted on the certificate, and will reduce the value of the diamond.
What can be used to cut metals and other gemstones due to its hardness?
Diamond is very hard, but hard materials also tend to be brittle. You can scratch a hammer with a diamond, which demonstrates that diamond is harder than steel. However, if you hit the diamond with the hammer in the right fashion, the diamond would likely break. Since diamonds are very hard to cut, special diamond bladed edges are used to cut them. Diamonds are prepared using several different cutting and forming methods. They can be broken along natural planes of weakness in the the crystalline structure using a hammer and steel chisel. A diamond or laser can be used to make a scratch on the diamond, which is then broken with a hammer and steel chisel - a concept not unlike cutting glass. Saw blades impregnated with diamond dust on the cutting edge and lasers can also be used to cut a diamond. Diamond powder is used to polish diamonds.
Could i have some stories related to diamond cut diamond?
Diamonds are used to cut other diamonds, since no other substance is hard enough to cut a diamond, except a diamond. You could find stories related to this phenomenon in India, and Antwerp, where most diamonds are cut and polished. You can read a chapter from Edward J Epstein's online book, below, where there are stories of diamond cutting.
What size is a 7MM old mine cut diamond?
An old mine cut diamond that measures 7mm possesses one measurement that is 7mm. No other data about the diamond can be deduced about the diamond given this measurement.
What is the diameter of a 2.40 carat diamond?
Using the query 'diameter' assumes that the diamond is a round brilliant cut. A 2.50 carat round brilliant cut measures about 9MM at the girdle -- your diamond's diameter will be slightly shorter.
Will water cut a diamond?
No. Only another diamond can cut a diamond.
Can tungsten blades cut diamond?
No. Only diamond can cut diamond.
