gemstone
Diamond
C (Carbon)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 10 (Mohs), Color: Clear/Colorless, Luster: Adamantine, Crystal Structure: Cubic, Specific Gravity: 3.52
- Luster
- Adamantine, Crystal Structure: Cubic, Specific Gravity: 3
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Physical properties
Hardness: 10 (Mohs), Color: Clear/Colorless, Luster: Adamantine, Crystal Structure: Cubic, Specific Gravity: 3.52
Formation & geological history
Formed under high-pressure, high-temperature conditions in Earth's mantle, approximately 100 miles underground, and brought to the surface by kimberlite eruptions.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in high-end jewelry and industrial applications for cutting, drilling, and grinding due to its extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamonds are the hardest known natural material on Earth and can be over 3 billion years old.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its brilliance, hardness, and thermal conductivity; commonly found in kimberlite pipes or alluvial deposits.
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