gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, transparent to opaque, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, transparent to opaque, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed under high temperature and pressure conditions in the Earth's mantle, brought to the surface via kimberlite pipes.
Uses & applications
Widely used in high-end jewelry and industrial cutting or grinding tools due to its extreme hardness.
Geological facts
It is the hardest known natural material on Earth and can conduct heat very efficiently.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its unmatched hardness, adamantine luster, and cubic crystal habit; found globally in alluvial deposits and kimberlite mines.
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