mineral
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, transparent to opaque with an adamantine luster, and isometric crystal system with octahedral habit.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, transparent to opaque with an adamantine luster, and isometric crystal system with octahedral habit.
Formation & geological history
Formed under extreme pressure and high temperature conditions in the Earth's mantle, typically at depths of 150-200 kilometers.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in high-end jewelry as a gemstone and utilized in industrial applications for cutting, grinding, and drilling due to its extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamonds are the hardest known natural substance on Earth and are transported to the surface via deep-seated volcanic eruptions of kimberlite magma.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its supreme hardness, high refractive index, and specific gravity around 3.51. Commonly mined in countries like Russia, Botswana, and Canada.
