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Diamond:

Mineral form of the element carbon, valued as a precious stone. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral and has many other exceptional properties that collectively make it an important industrial and scientific material. Unique geologically, diamonds form at great depths within Earth and are typically billions of years old.

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Diamond (Tom McHugh/CA Academy of Science/Photo Researchers, Inc.)

Diamond, mineral form of the element carbon, valued as a precious stone. Diamond is the hardest natural mineral and has many other exceptional...

Diamonds as allotropes of carbon

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Carbon has multiple allotropes. Allotropes are different physical forms of the same element, such as a hard, highly structured crystal and a soft,...

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Gemstones, minerals that are treasured for their beauty and durability. A large number of minerals have been used as gems. Their value generally...

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Diamond Council of America

9140 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO, 64114
Phone: 816 444-3500 Fax: 816 444-0330

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