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Diamond is a gem, it is also the hardest natural mineral on earth. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are classified as gems, the remaining percentage is used as industrial material to enhance hardness and precision.
The definition of ore according to Merriam Webster reads:
"...a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (as metal) for which it is mined and worked, and a source from which valuable matter is extracted."
Diamonds occur in their raw state as solid rocks from which their base mineral -- carbon -- cannot be extracted. Yes, diamonds are mined, and in 'working' diamonds, a diamond cutter removes part of the rock, in shaping, faceting and polishing the gem stone.
A raw diamond looses about 60% of its weight in order to transform it into a gem. No other ore is processed in this way.
What else can I help you with?
Is a diamond a Gem Mineral or Ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
How do you get diamond ore with a furnace?
You cannot obtain diamond ore with a furnace. Diamond ore can only be mined using an iron or diamond pickaxe, and then it needs to be smelted in a furnace to produce diamonds.
How do you mine diamond ore with an iron pickaxe?
To mine diamond ore with an iron pickaxe, simply right-click on the diamond ore block until it breaks and drops the diamond. Diamond ore can only be mined with an iron pickaxe or higher due to its hardness. Be sure to collect the diamond before it despawns, as it will disappear if left on the ground for too long.
Is morganite heavier than diamond?
No. Diamond has a specific gravity of 3.6, which is above average. Morganite, which is a beryl gem, has a specific gravity of 2.8.
What is the process for extracting diamond from its ore?
Diamonds are extracted from diamond ore through a process called mining. This involves digging the ore-containing rock from the earth, crushing it to release the diamonds, and then separating the diamonds from the rest of the material using various techniques such as sorting by size or using density-based methods like dense media separation.
Is a diamond a gem ore or a mineral?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is a diamond a mineral gem or a ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is a dimand a gem a mineral or an ore?
A diamond is considered a mineral because it is a naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure. It is not classified as an ore because it does not contain metal or other valuable substances that can be extracted economically.
Is diamond a mineral gem ore or other?
Diamond is an allotrope of the element carbon, so may be classified as a mineral (it can be colored by elemental impurities). About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality stones, leaving the remainder to be classified as industrial diamonds. Diamond is not an ore.
Is a diamond a Gem Mineral or Ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is a ore harder then a gem?
A gem is almost always harder than the ore from which it came.
Is topaz an ore?
No, it is a gem.
Is copper a ore or gem?
yes
Is a diamond a igneous?
no a diamond is a gem.
What is the difference between gem and ore?
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Is a diamond igneous rock?
no a diamond is a gem.
How do you get diamond ore with a furnace?
You cannot obtain diamond ore with a furnace. Diamond ore can only be mined using an iron or diamond pickaxe, and then it needs to be smelted in a furnace to produce diamonds.
