Diamonds

Both diamond and graphite are alltropes of carbon. But the crystal structure of diamond makes it the hardest natural mineral, while the crystal structure of graphite makes it a natural for pencils.

Diamonds are formed deep within the Earth's mantle under high pressure and temperature conditions. They are brought to the surface through volcanic eruptions in a type of rock called kimberlite or lamproite. Once mined, diamonds are cut and polished to enhance their brilliance and shape before being sold as gemstones.

Raw diamonds can be transparent, translucent or opaque, depending on their clarity.

Gem-quality diamonds are transparent.

Yes, diamonds are composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure. The way the carbon atoms are bonded together under extreme pressure and temperature conditions is what gives diamonds their unique properties, such as hardness and brilliance.

No, diamonds are not made of glass. Diamonds are formed deep within the Earth's crust under extreme heat and pressure, while glass is typically made by melting silica sand at high temperatures. Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure, while glass is an amorphous solid made up of silica, soda, and lime.

Diamond is the hardest known natural material, ranking 10 on the Mohs scale. This extreme hardness allows diamond to maintain its sharp edge when cutting or drilling through tough materials like metal or stone. Additionally, diamond has high thermal conductivity which helps dissipate heat generated during cutting, preventing the material being cut from melting or distorting.

You bet! Creating diamonds is a billion years procedure. Even if you hold a piece of coal in your hand all your life tighter than tight you won't live long enough to get that carbon structure even close to a diamaond. So better leave that job to be done by mother nature herself.

Yes. Its specific gravity is 3.52±0.01, meaning that is that much more dense than water, which is the base for specific gravity -- or weight.

You can find comparitive stones on the chart, below.

This use for diamonds is based on the requirement for the tip of the needle to conduct signals from the vinyl into the player's other components, and their ability to out-last all other options for needle tips.

No, diamonds cannot be dyed because they are composed of carbon atoms arranged in a unique crystal structure. Unlike other gemstones, diamonds do not have a porous structure that allows for the absorption of dye.

The diameter of a diamond can vary based on its shape and size. However, for a round brilliant cut diamond, the diameter is typically measured from point to point across the widest part of the diamond, known as the "girdle." Sizes can range from a few millimeters for smaller diamonds to over 10 millimeters for larger ones.

Diamonds are important due to their association with luxury, status, and love. They are highly valued for their rarity, durability, and brilliance, making them a sought-after symbol of everlasting commitment and affluence. Additionally, diamonds have industrial uses in cutting, drilling, and polishing due to their hardness and thermal conductivity.

Diamond polishing is a process that involves using a polishing wheel with diamond abrasive particles to grind and smooth the surface of a diamond. This helps enhance the diamond's brilliance and shine by removing imperfections and creating a smoother finish. Diamond polishing is an essential step in the production of finely cut and polished diamonds for use in jewelry.

Diamonds come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, brown, blue, pink, green, and black. These colors can be naturally occurring due to trace elements or structural defects in the diamond's crystal lattice, or they can be enhanced through treatments. Fancy colored diamonds are highly prized for their rarity and unique beauty.

Generally speaking, manufactured diamonds have the same chemical and physical properties of diamonds which are dug from the earth. So, yes, they are real. A certified gemologist will be able to discern a manufactured diamond, and will document it as such. Its value is considerably less than a natural diamond of similar characteristics.

Manufactured diamonds are not natural diamonds. There are other man-made gemsones which are presented as diamond substitutes. Those are not real diamonds either.

Diamonds shine and sparkle due to their high refractive index, which causes light to bounce around inside the diamond and reflect back to the viewer. This phenomenon is known as total internal reflection. Additionally, the diamond's crystal structure and facets play a role in dispersing light in a way that creates the characteristic sparkle.

Bort is a name used to describe industrial diamonds, which are not of gem quality. Often they look like dirty gray stones.

Not all diamonds are colorless. Diamonds can come in various colors such as yellow, brown, pink, blue, and black, among others. The most valuable and sought-after diamonds are those that are colorless or display a vivid and intense color.

Take your ring to a local jeweler who will explain that the 925 marking on metal always indicates something about the metal and never indicates anything about the jewel. As well, the jeweler can help you determine the reality of the gemstone set in the metal.

Diamond is harder than iron. Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral and can scratch iron.

Diamonds are the HARDEST natural material.

Mankind has created harder artificial materials.

Yes, diamonds are a crystalline form of carbon and can be seen on X-rays due to their high density and unique crystalline structure. In X-ray images, diamonds typically appear as a distinct, bright object.

A real diamond is a naturally occurring mineral composed of carbon that has been crystallized under extreme pressure and temperature deep within the Earth's mantle. Its chemical composition and structure give it unique properties such as exceptional hardness and brilliance, making it highly sought after for use in jewelry and industrial applications.

Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms arranged in a tight, uniform crystal lattice structure. This arrangement enhances the diamond's physical properties, such as its hardness and durability.