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Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but there was not much scientific knowledge about it before the twentieth century. Since then, diamond knowledge has grown steadily, with …

Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only within a specific depth range (about 100 miles) beneath the earth’s surface. Diamond’s crystal structure is isometric, which …

Diamond stands at the apex of the hardness scale with a value of 10. It also has the highest thermal conductivity and the highest molar density of any terrestrial material, as well as a high resistance to …

The 4Cs describe the individual qualities of a diamond, and the value of an individual diamond is based on these qualities. The terms that people use to discuss the 4Cs have become part of an …

Nov 24, 2015 · Diamond crystals are brought closer to the Earth’s surface through volcanic activity. Diamonds can be found in shallow alluvial deposits where the crystals settle after being transported …

what's in a name? Diamond [dye -mund] (noun) Diamond comes from the Greek word adamas which means “invincible.” For being the hardest material on earth, that is the perfect name for this gem!

Jan 10, 2017 · Incredibly hard, highly refractive, practically impervious to heat, diamond is a crystal form of carbon. But what makes it a real diamond? Find out!

钻石只在地球表面之下大约 100 英里的高温和高压条件下形成。 钻石的碳原子在所有方向上的键合都基本相同。 另一种矿物 - 石墨，同样也仅包含碳，但其形成过程和晶体结构却大不相同。 石墨十分柔 …