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The abundance of gold in the Earth's crust is estimated to be about 0.005 parts per million. That makes it one of the ten rarest elements in the Earth's crust. Gold is thought to be much more common in the oceans. Some people believe as much as 70 million tons of gold are dissolved in seawater. They also think there may be another 10 billion tons on the bottom of the oceans. So far, however, no one has found a way to mine this gold.
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∙ 10y agoDiamonds -- of any color and quality -- can now be made in a lab, so they could be considered commonplace.
Natural, gem-quality diamonds, however are uncommon. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are gem quality, and the majority of those are smaller than a pea. Given that 60% of a diamond's weight is lost in cutting, large diamonds are indeed rare.
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Is there an abundance of diamonds on the earth?
This is a question without an answer. What is clear, however, is that extracting diamonds from the earth is expensive and dangerous: diamonds are not as common as air or water, for example. It is not possible to determine how many diamonds there may be on earth, but it may be accurate to write that diamonds are not necessarily 'in abundance' on earth.
What geologic feature seems to be a common location for finding diamonds?
Diamond Pipes
What are the most seven common minerals?
topaz,diamonds,amethyst,silt,rudy,saphire,granite
How do you pan for diamonds?
One does not typically 'pan' for diamonds, like one might pan for gold or silver. Panning assumes that a water source washes over the repository of (valuables) and then moves the material into an area where panning can be accomplished.In order to find a diamond under water, the source of water must run over a volcanic pipe containing diamonds. Some diamonds are found this way, and they are called alluvial diamonds.It is more common to mine in the earth for diamonds.
How are industrial diamonds formed?
Industrial diamonds are formed at the same time and in the same places as gem-quality diamonds. Industrial diamonds represent about 80% of all diamonds mined.
What is a common use of diamond?
The most common use of diamonds is for industrial tools, because industrial diamonds are the most common diamonds.
Is glass a terminology for diamonds?
When describing diamonds, glass is probably not as common as ice.
What is the most common diamond?
Industrial diamonds are most common.
What is the common size of diamonds?
Most gem-quality diamonds found are about the size of a pea.
What are brown diamonds?
Brown diamonds are the most common colour of diamonds mined, of gem-quality. Only about 20% of all diamonds mined are of gem quality.
Is there such a thing as diamonds in Maths?
No, people say ROTATED SQUARES are diamonds - It's a common mistake. Diamonds are just rotated squares - NOT diamonds. Just remember that.
Is chocolate diamonds man made?
Brown diamonds are the most common of coloured diamonds found. Chocolate is simply the name of one of the shades of natural brown diamonds. Lab-created diamonds are generally 'white' diamonds.
What is the common ingredients in both coal and diamonds?
The common ingredient is - Carbon.
Where are chocolate diamonds mined in Africa?
'Chocolate diamonds' is a trade name for brown diamonds. Brown diamonds are the most common colour of gem-quality diamonds found everywhere on earth except Europe and Antarctica.
What do coal pencil lead and diamonds have in common?
Coal, pencil lead, and diamonds all contain carbon.
Are chocolate diamonds rare?
No. Although any diamond is rare, brown-coloured diamonds are among the most common gem-quality diamonds mined.
How common are yellow diamonds?
Most every diamond not identified as another colour is slightly yellow -- some are intensely yellow. However, Intense Fancy Yellow diamonds -- natural diamonds -- are not common, and are therefore more valuable than comparable diamonds without the intense fancy designation.
