gemstone
Diamond
Carbon (C)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 10, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage, specific gravity of 3.51.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 10, adamantine luster, isometric crystal system, perfect octahedral cleavage, specific gravity of 3.51.
Formation & geological history
Formed under high pressure and temperature conditions in the Earth's mantle, typically 100-150 miles deep, over billions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fine jewelry and various industrial cutting, grinding, and drilling applications due to extreme hardness.
Geological facts
Diamonds are the hardest known natural material on Earth and conduct heat exceptionally well.
Field identification & locations
Identified by extreme hardness that scratches all other minerals, high dispersion creating fire, and thermal conductivity testing; found globally in kimberlite pipes.
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