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The Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral gemstone that is the allotrope of carbon realigned into a crystal. It is a highly priced gem that is incorporated into jewelry and most popular in today's culture as an engagement ring.
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Fast Facts
- Name comes from the Greek "adamas" which means invincible
- 49% originate in Africa
- Can only be scratched by other diamonds
- About 130 million carats are mined each year
- Have recently been an issue of controversy over the sale of conflict diamonds by African military groups
- Judged by carat, clarity, color, and cut
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Diamond Formation
The lithospheric mantle under the earth is great groundwork for the diamond due to the high pressure and low temperature that is required. The lithospheric layer lies in the depths of the earth's crust, therefore offering an organic pressure and temperature begin to crystalize the minerals. Such diamonds are typically 1 to 3 billion years old once they have come to the Earth's surface. -
Deep Impact
Diamonds can also be formed when a high pressure event such as a meteorite impacts the earth. Due to the impact, high pressure and great temperature shift create an environment that can create a type of micro-diamond. -
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don't hold your breath too long.. for white diamonds in the snow. (repeat)
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I want to design my own line of jewelry. Rings & necklaces. Gold & some w/ diamonds. My stuff would be dope.
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- Mahalo's Guide to Conflict Diamonds
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