gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 10, typically colorless or tinted, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system with perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 10, typically colorless or tinted, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system with perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed under extreme pressure and high temperature in Earth's mantle, primarily transported to the surface by kimberlite pipes over billions of years.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in high-end fine jewelry and utilized in industrial applications like cutting, drilling, and grinding tools.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance known on Earth and conducts heat exceptionally well.
Field identification & locations
Identified by extreme hardness, high refractive index, and adamantine luster; found in alluvial deposits and primary kimberlite pipes globally.
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