gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 10 on Mohs scale, transparent to opaque color, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage, specific gravity of 3.51.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 10 on Mohs scale, transparent to opaque color, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage, specific gravity of 3.51.
Formation & geological history
Forms under high pressure and temperature conditions in the Earth's mantle, typically 100 to 150 miles deep, and is brought to the surface by kimberlite magmas.
Uses & applications
Widely used in fine jewelry and various industrial cutting, grinding, and drilling applications due to its extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest known natural material on Earth and conducts heat exceptionally well.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its supreme hardness, high refractive index, and adamantine luster; commonly mined in Africa, Russia, and Canada.
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