| A Diamond is a crystalline form of carbon. A | | | | been widely used in drill bits and engraving tools |
| diamonds hardness and high dispersion of light | | | | dating back to early human history for their |
| makes it particular useful for industrial applications | | | | physical properties. Due to improved cutting and |
| and in jewelery. Diamonds are specifically | | | | polishing techniques the popularity of diamonds has |
| renowned as a mineral with superlative physical | | | | gone up since the early 19th century. Almost 4 |
| qualities. Thus making them great abrasives | | | | times the amount of natural diamonds are |
| because they can only be scratched by other | | | | produced syntheticly each year. These synthetic |
| diamonds. This feature also means they hold a | | | | diamonds are typically classified with poor-quality |
| polish extremely well and retain luster. A Diamond | | | | specimens and as a result are suitable only for |
| is a crystalline form of carbon. A diamonds | | | | industrial-grade use. |
| hardness and high dispersion of light makes it | | | | The majority of natural diamonds come from |
| particular useful for industrial applications and in | | | | central and southern Africa. On the other wise of |
| jewelery. Diamonds are specifically renowned as a | | | | that though, significant sources of the mineral |
| mineral with superlative physical qualities. Thus | | | | have been discovered in Russia, Canada, Brazil, |
| making them great abrasives because they can | | | | and Australia. Generally, diamonds are mined from |
| only be scratched by other diamonds. This | | | | volcanic pipes. Volcanic pipes are deep in the Earth |
| feature also means they hold a polish extremely | | | | where the high pressure and temperature enables |
| well and retain luster. Approximately 120 million | | | | the formation of the crystals. Subject to frequent |
| carats, 25 000 kilograms of diamond are mined | | | | controversy, the mining and distribution of natural |
| annually. These diamonds have a with a total | | | | diamonds, has raised large concerns over the sale |
| value of nearly nine billion united states dollars. | | | | by African paramilitary groups. As previosuly |
| "diamond", the name, comes from an ancient | | | | mentioned, humans have been able to adapt |
| Greek word that means "impossible to tame". | | | | diamonds for many uses because of their |
| Treasured as a gem ever since their use as | | | | extraordinary physical characteristics. The most |
| religious icons in India almost 2,500 years ago. | | | | recognized of all these properties, is a diamond's |
| "Diamond's are a girl's best friend". They have | | | | extreme hardness. |