gemstone
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia simulant)
Carbon (C) / Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2 if synthetic)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 10 (8-8.5 for CZ); colorless/white; adamantine luster; isometric crystal system; specific gravity 3.52 (5.6-6.0 for CZ).
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 10 (8-8.5 for CZ); colorless/white; adamantine luster; isometric crystal system; specific gravity 3.52 (5.6-6.0 for CZ).
Formation & geological history
Natural diamonds form deep in Earth's mantle under extreme pressure and temperature, brought up via kimberlite eruptions billion of years ago.
Uses & applications
Primary gemstone used in fine jewelry such as rings, alongside extensive industrial uses in cutting, grinding, and drilling tools.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral on Earth, consisting entirely of carbon atoms arranged in an exceptionally rigid crystal lattice.
Field identification & locations
Identified by high thermal conductivity, extreme hardness, and brilliant adamantine luster. Common natural sources include Russia, Botswana, Canada, and South Africa.
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