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Diaphaneity -- a function of the way light interacts with the surface of a substance -- of diamond is transparent in gem-quality diamonds, translucent in sub-gem-quality stones, and opaque in industrial diamonds.

About 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds.

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