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The only substance capable of cutting diamond would be it's self.

Now, Lasers can also cut diamonds. But I don't consider lasers a substance.

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Why you call laser as a non-material knife?

It can cut things, like a knife. But a laser is light--it has no substance. Therefore it is not material.


What are the factors influencing the price of diamond?

The price of a diamond is influenced by several factors, commonly known as the 4Cs of diamond grading: carat weight, cut, clarity, and color. Carat weight refers to the diamond's size, with larger diamonds generally commanding higher prices. Cut quality affects the diamond's brilliance and fire, impacting its overall beauty and value. Clarity measures the presence of internal flaws and external blemishes, with flawless diamonds commanding premium prices. Finally, diamond color ranges from colorless to light yellow or brown, with colorless diamonds being the most valuable. Together, these factors determine the price and desirability of a diamond. Sites like diamondhedge also provides you augmented reality(AR) compare of diamond online


What is the measurement in millimeters of a 1 carat stone?

Depends on the cut shape, but for round diamonds 1 carat is 6.5 mm across. Also 1 carat weighs 200 milligrams


What does the word reduce?

It can mean: 1. the substance loses oxygen 2. the substance gains hydrogen 3. the substance gains electrons 4. the oxidation state of a substance after a reaction decreased


Is dried blood a solid liquid or gas?

Yes it can. When plateles act on it. This happens when you get a cut, the blood clot that forms is blood that platelets acted on to stop you loosing blood and infections from occurring.

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Cutting materials need to be as hard or harder than the substance they will cut Diamonds are the hardest naturally occurring substance known therefore what naturally occurring substance would a jewel?

One of the hardest substances on earth, only a diamond is hard enough to cut other diamonds. It is possible only because the hardness of diamond varies widely according to the direction in which one is trying to cut or grind. Therefore a harder diamond is used to cut one that is slightly softer (due to impurities).


Why can diamonds cut glass?

Diamonds can cut glass because they are one of the hardest naturally occurring substances on Earth. When a diamond is rubbed against glass, the hardness of the diamond allows it to scratch and ultimately cut through the glass.


What can penetrate a diamond?

Diamonds are one of the hardest naturally occurring materials, so they can only be scratched or cut by another diamond. However, because of their structure, diamonds can still be shattered or damaged by a hard blow, so it is important to handle them with care.


Are diamond rings made from minerals?

Yes, diamond rings are made from diamonds, which are a form of carbon that crystallizes in a specific structure. Diamonds are classified as minerals because they are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure. They are often cut and polished for use in jewelry, particularly in rings, due to their durability and brilliance.


What is harder than diamonds?

Diamonds are the hardest and are rated 10 on the Mohs scale, which is a “The Mohs scale of mineral hardness is a qualitative ordinal scale that characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material”. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale_of_mineral_hardness


What makes diamonds real?

Diamonds are real because they are naturally occurring gemstones formed deep within the Earth's crust under high pressure and temperature. They are composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure, giving them their unique properties such as hardness and brilliance. Additionally, diamonds must also meet specific criteria to be considered gem-quality, including clarity, color, cut, and carat weight.


How do you cut diamonds on RuneScape?

To cut diamonds, use a chisel on an uncut diamond in RuneScape. Further cut diamonds can be cut into bolts for rangers.


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.


Can diamonds cut glass?

Yes, diamonds can cut glass, because diamonds are harder than glass.


Where are most raw diamonds cut?

Diamonds are cut in the Netherlands, in India, in Canada and Australia. India may cut the most diamonds, since most small stones are cut there.


Can diamonds have scratches?

Yes. A diamond that is cut and polished, such as one that you buy for an engagment ring or earring, can become scratched by another diamond, or other very hard material. Thus, microscopic scratches are sometimes found on fine jewelery diamonds when using a Jewelers Loupe, or other magnifying lense. The very hardest diamonds generally can be scratched only by other diamonds, but not all diamonds have the same surface hardness. Scratches can occur during the manufacturing or handling of a diamond, before or after sale. Sometimes naturally occurring surface blemishes can appear as scratches, too.


What substance can cut a diamond?

Only another diamond is hard enough to cut a diamond. Diamonds are the hardest mineral, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness.