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One hundred percent of all diamonds mined are 'used', either as gemstones -- about 20%, or as industrial diamonds.

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What percentage of diamonds are gem grade?

Only about 20 percent of all diamonds mined are considered gem grade. These diamonds are high enough in quality to be used in jewelry, meeting strict standards for clarity, color, and overall appearance. The other 80 percent are typically used for industrial purposes like cutting, grinding, or drilling, because they have too many flaws or are not visually suitable for jewelry.


What percentage of the world's rough diamonds are processed in India?

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What percentage of the world diamonds is found in Africa?

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Is there an environmental impact from the use of diamonds?

The actual use of diamonds has no significant impact. However the demand for diamonds has an impact on the eviornment because diamonds are mined from the earth.


What is a diamonds most important use?

Seventy-five percent of the diamonds mined today are used by industry as industrial cutting tools. The remaining percentage are used in jewelry or royal regalia. 'Important' is a judgement call, and you are the judge.


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.


What do humans use diamonds for?

to cut other diamonds; to wear


Can you do anything about the cons of using diamonds?

You can refuse to use diamonds.


How do you use hard and diamonds in a simile?

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How do you use diamonds to get passes on howrse?

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How many diamonds are used the US each year?

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How rare are chocolate diamonds?

Chocolate diamonds, which are colored fancy brown diamonds, are more rare than traditional white diamonds. They make up only a small percentage of the world's diamond production. However, their popularity has increased in recent years due to their unique color and affordability compared to other colored diamonds.