gemstone
Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 10 (diamond) or lower (simulants like CZ); Color: Colorless/White; Luster: Adamantine; Crystal structure: Isometric (diamond)
- Hardness
- 10 (diamond) or lower (simulants like CZ)
- Color
- Colorless/White
- Luster
- Adamantine
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Physical properties
Hardness: 10 (diamond) or lower (simulants like CZ); Color: Colorless/White; Luster: Adamantine; Crystal structure: Isometric (diamond)
Formation & geological history
Formed deep within the Earth's mantle under extreme heat and pressure over billions of years, brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions (kimberlite pipes).
Uses & applications
Jewelry, industrial cutting and polishing tools.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest known natural material. It is composed of pure carbon atoms arranged in a strict 3D lattice.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its extreme hardness, brilliant luster, and high dispersion (fire). Found globally, notably in Africa, Russia, and Canada.
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