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What are the compounds in diamond?
Natural gemstone diamonds are formed from pure carbon. Often trace minerals are included, and in 'white' diamonds, the trace mineral is often nitrogen, which gives the gemstone a yellow tint. A flawless gemstone diamond may contain another element such as boron, or have been formed with a molecular structure that affects its colour, and these gemstones are the most valuable. Industrial diamonds are formed with visible inclusions of other minerals, which are not often classified. This is because industrial diamonds -- about 80% of all diamonds mined -- have relatively low value as compared to gemstone diamonds.
Are diamonds blue or clear?
Gemstone diamonds of whatever colour are transparent.
Is there any gemstones in diamonds?
A diamond is a gemstone.
What are the compounds found in diamonds?
Natural gemstone diamonds are formed from pure carbon. Often trace minerals are included, and in 'white' diamonds, the trace mineral is often nitrogen, which gives the gemstone a yellow tint. A flawless gemstone diamond may contain another element such as boron, or have been formed with a molecular structure that affects its colour, and these gemstones are the most valuable. Industrial diamonds are formed with visible inclusions of other minerals, which are not often classified. This is because industrial diamonds -- about 80% of all diamonds mined -- have relatively low value as compared to gemstone diamonds.
Are diamonds smooth?
Raw diamonds are not naturally smooth, but may have smooth faces: a polished diamond gemstone is smooth.
Do pav'e diamonds have inclusions?
Pave is a form of setting, and any gemstone can be set in this form, including diamonds with -- or without -- inclusions.
What are diamonds used for most industrial or non-industrial?
About 75% of all diamonds mined are used for industrial purposes: they are not gemstone quality.
Which diamond is worth more industrial or natural?
Natural diamonds can be industrial diamonds or gemstone quality diamonds. Gemstone quality diamonds are worth more than industrial diamonds. If by 'industrial', you mean man-made, then a natural diamond will always be more valuable than a man-made diamond of equal carat weight, unless the natural diamond is not of gemstone quality.
What precious gemstone does Southern Africa produce?
The most commonly known are diamonds, but there are other precious and semi-precious gemstone mines in Southern Africa.
What is the Name of a rectangular gemstone?
A rectangular gemstone shape is known as an "emerald cut." This cut is often used for emeralds, as well as other gemstones like diamonds, sapphires, and aquamarines. It features a rectangular shape with trimmed corners and step-cut facets.
Why are gemstone diamonds cut and polished?
In an unpolished or a rough gemstone the reflection of light is poor. To take out the brilliance of a gemstone it has to be cut and polished. For a diamond RBC (round brilliant cut) takes out its true worth.
How do diamonds effect people?
Diamonds are a commodity at the gemstone level; and are used in tools at the industrial level (about 75%). Gemstone diamonds are expensive and are either given or purchased based on some emotional state of mind. (The same can be said about any other expensive commodity.) Industrial diamonds are used to fashion useful materials, structures and tools that benefit humans.
