gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, typically colorless or pale yellow, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, typically colorless or pale yellow, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed under extreme high temperature and pressure conditions in Earth's mantle, typically at depths of 150 to 250 kilometers, and brought to the surface by deep volcanic eruptions.
Uses & applications
Extensively used in high-end jewelry and fine accessories, as well as industrial cutting, drilling, and polishing tools due to its extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamond is the hardest known natural material on Earth and can only be scratched by another diamond. The largest gem-quality diamond ever found is the Cullinan Diamond.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its supreme hardness, high refractive index, and adamantine luster. Commonly mined in Russia, Botswana, Canada, and South Africa.
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