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What is the name of the famous diamond mined in western Australia?
Argyle. Known internationally for its pink diamonds
Where are pink diamonds found?
Generally pink diamonds are found in Australia. Australia's Argyle mine, in far north Western Australia, produces around 90% of the world's supply of pink diamonds. These are the world's only "intense" pink diamonds. Pink diamonds, one of the most rare and expensive diamonds in the world, are also mined in India, Brazil and Africa, but these are lighter in colour.
What kind of diamonds are found in Australia?
Diamonds mined in Australia, in addition to white diamonds, also produce the brown colours and the pink colours. You can read more, below.
What is a pink diamonds real name?
Any pink diamond is known as a pink diamond, and its description may include 'fancy', 'intense', 'light' and so forth. Pink diamonds can also be described as pink-purple, and more. You can follow the link below and find three important pink diamonds in the list.
Are pink diamonds naturally pink?
Yes, if they are natural diamonds. Diamonds can be treated or enhanced to 'bring out' a colour, so a faint pink diamond could be treated to enhance the colour and become a more intense pink. Enhanced diamonds are of a lesser value than naturally coloured diamonds. Today, most natural pink diamonds are produced from the Argyle mines in Australia, and are pink based on "...low levels of nitrogen impurities, their colour resulting instead from structural defects of the crystal lattice," according to Wikipedia.
Is a pink diamond a real diamond?
Yes, though it is extremely rare. Natural diamonds can be pink and many other colors as well. Diamonds can be irradiated to enhance a faint pink colour. However, to be sure of a diamond's natural colour you should take it to a qualified jeweler or gemologist. Natural diamond colour is affected by the inclusion of trace minerals within the lattice, and plastic deformation. Diamond color can also be affected by irradiation. Plastic deformation is the cause of color in pink diamonds. Pink is a very rare natural diamond color. Because of its rarity, pink is a favourite colour to sell, and generally, unless you have a certificate from a certified gemologist that the pink stone is a natural pink diamond, your pink stone is probably irradiated or not a real diamond.
What is the name of a pink diamond?
You're correct in choosing Australia as a category for this question, because in modern times, it is the mining site for most pink diamonds. Perhaps the best known, and certainly a spectacular stone, is the pink diamond named the Darya - ye - Noor. Read more about this stone, below.
What is the name of the famous diamond mine in western Australia?
The name of the famous diamond mine is Western Australia is Argyle Diamond Mine. It is famous for its pink diamonds.
Are diamonds pink?
Sometimes. Diamonds can come in a variety of different colour. Pink diamonds are actually among the world's rarest and most expensive diamonds.
Is the pink diamond real?
It's difficult to understand which pink diamond you're referencing, but yes, there are pink diamonds that are real diamonds. Pink diamonds are among some of the rarest and most valuable stones.
Are the pink diamonds natural or are they colored by man?
Pink diamonds can occur naturally and are rare and valuable. Their pink color is a result of unique conditions during their formation deep within the Earth's crust. However, pink diamonds can also be treated or enhanced through various processes, such as irradiation or high-pressure, high-temperature treatments.
Is the diamond real?
It's difficult to understand which pink diamond you're referencing, but yes, there are pink diamonds that are real diamonds. Pink diamonds are among some of the rarest and most valuable stones.
