Diamond

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Diamond

Diamond

C

Allotrope of carbon often used as a gemstone and an abrasive

Properties

Chemical formula
C
Group
Elements
Crystal system
Cubic
Hardness (Mohs)
10
Color
Yellow
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
3,51 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
Conchoidal
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
Fd-3m
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
1.CB.10a
Dana classification
1.3.6.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Dia
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Invincible

Source: Wikidata

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