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Yes. diamond is a mineral as it meets the definition of a mineral. It is a naturally ocurring solid with a definite crystal structure and composition that does not arise from organic processes. In this case diamond is composed of carbon in a 3-dimentional lattice.
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Diamond is formed from carbon, which is the most common mineral on earth. Why is it a mineral? That's Mother Nature's Secret and she's not forthcoming with the answer.
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Which mineral is harder than iron?
Diamond is harder than iron. Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral and can scratch iron.
What is a diamond's mineral name?
A diamond's mineral name is carbon. Diamonds are formed from crystallized carbon under high pressure and temperature deep within the Earth's mantle.
Is a diamond a Gem Mineral or Ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is there a stronger mineral than diamond?
Yes, there are a few minerals that are stronger than diamond. Wurtzite boron nitride and lonsdaleite are both harder than diamond on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. However, these minerals are very rare and not commonly found in nature.
Is diamonds the only mineral that will not scratch?
Diamond is the hardest natural material, ranking 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. However, there are other materials such as cubic boron nitride and lonsdaleite that are also very hard and can scratch diamond. So, while diamond is very resistant to scratching, it is not the only mineral that will not scratch.
What mineral can only be scratched by one mineral?
Diamond is the hardest mineral and can only be scratched by another diamond.
What mineral can only be scratched by diamond?
The mineral that can only be scratched by diamond is diamond itself. Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral, scoring 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Mineral X is scratched by a diamond. Mineral X .?
Mineral X could be anything. Diamond is the hardest mineral (10 on Mohs' scale) and can scratch all other minerals including another diamond.
What mineral cannot be scratched by another mineral?
A diamond. Actually, a diamond can be scratched my other minerals.
Which of these is a mineral?
quarts
Is diamond mineral?
Yes a diamond is a mineral. It is the hardest mineral on the Moh's Hardness Scale from the ratings 1-10.
What is a silicate mineral--malachite pyrite olivine and diamond?
Olivine is a silicate mineral. Diamond is an elemental mineral. Pyrite is a sulfide mineral. Malachite is a carbonate mineral.
What is hardest mineral and what is the softest?
The hardest mineral is diamond, and the softest mineral is talc.
What is is the strongest mineral?
the strongest mineral is the diamond, actually the strongest mineral is the quartz and the strongest rock is diamond
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.
Which mineral will every other mineral?
DIAMOND
