gemstone
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia simulant)
Carbon (C) / Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 10 (diamond) or 8.5 (CZ); adamantine luster, isometric/cubic crystal system, high refractive index producing brilliant fire.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 10 (diamond) or 8.5 (CZ); adamantine luster, isometric/cubic crystal system, high refractive index producing brilliant fire.
Formation & geological history
Natural diamonds form deep within Earth's mantle under extreme pressure and heat, brought up via kimberlite eruptions; simulants like CZ are synthetically crystallized.
Uses & applications
Extensively cut and polished for fine jewelry; industrial varieties are vital for precision cutting, drilling, and grinding tools.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral and is composed of pure carbon identical in basic chemistry to graphite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by remarkable brilliance, heat conductivity, and extreme hardness; natural stones originate mainly in Russia, Botswana, and Canada.
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