gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, transparent to opaque, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, transparent to opaque, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed under extreme heat and pressure in Earth's mantle, typically at depths of 150-250 kilometers, and brought to the surface via deep-source volcanic eruptions.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in fine jewelry, high-end timepieces, and industrial applications such as cutting, grinding, and drilling tools due to extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth and conducts heat four times better than copper.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its extreme hardness, high refractive index, and adamantine luster; commonly mined in Russia, Botswana, Canada, and South Africa.
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