gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, typically colorless, adamantine luster, and cubic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, typically colorless, adamantine luster, and cubic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms under high pressure and temperature conditions in the Earth's mantle, brought to the surface via kimberlite pipes.
Uses & applications
Widely used in high-end jewelry and industrial cutting tools due to its extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest known natural material on Earth and is formed billions of years ago deep underground.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its supreme hardness, high refractive index, and adamantine luster; mined majorly in Russia, Africa, and Canada.
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