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- 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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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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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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Diamonds Questions
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Which is the oldest known diamond till date 2 AnswersMost diamonds are from 1 to 3.3 billion years old. The oldest diamonds yet discovered were found as inclusions in larger zircon crystals from Australia and are... read more -
Are diamonds natural? 3 AnswersIt takes a professional jeweler with the right equipment to tell synthetic diamonds from natural ones, since they're chemically identical. The supply of natura... read more -
Does the engagement ring REALLY need to be diamond? 42 AnswersMy wife was (and remains) really happy with her blue sapphire engagement ring. Blue is her favorite color. BTW, we'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary in Feb... read more -
What the difference between Cubic Zirconia and Diamonds? 5 AnswersDiamonds are formed from carbon over millions of years, and synthetic cubic zirconia is made from the chemical compound zirconium oxide. Cubic zirconia is descr... read more
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Conflict Diamond Controversy
- Mahalo's Guide to Conflict Diamonds
- Wikipedia: Blood Diamond
- The United Nations: Conflict Diamonds (2001)
- UN Security Council: Diamonds in Conflict Policy Forum
- DiamondFacts.org: Conflict Diamonds
- Stop Blood Diamonds.org
- Kimberly Process: FAQs
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Just like diamonds , they won't fade. These feelings won't go away .... X
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@SexMurderMayhem I'm sorry Nashella I just can't get with this virtual lifestyle. Diamonds above their heads and shit. Lmao.
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You can make diamonds out of Tequila
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A woman in lust wants chocolate, a woman in love wants diamonds.
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