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Diamond is the allotrope of carbon in which the carbon atoms are arranged in the specific type of cubic lattice called diamond cubic.It is a crystal that is transparent to opaque and which is generally isotropic (no or very weak birefringence).
A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond is perfectly transparent with no hue, or color. However, in reality almost no gem-sized natural diamonds are absolutely perfect. The color of a diamond may be affected by chemical impurities and/or structural defects in the crystal lattice. [1]
Diamond has compressive yield strength of 130–140 GPa. [37] This exceptionally high value, along with the hardness and transparency of diamond, are the reasons that diamond anvil cells are the main tool for high pressure experiments. [38] These anvils have reached pressures of 600 GPa. [39]
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A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond is perfectly transparent with no hue, or color. However, in reality most gem-sized natural diamonds are imperfect. The color of a diamond may be affected by chemical impurities and/or structural defects in the crystal lattice. Depending on the hue and intensity of a diamond's coloration, a ...
Diamond is clear and transparent, but graphite is black and opaque. Diamond is the hardest mineral known (10 on the Mohs scale), but graphite is one of the softest (1–2 on Mohs scale). Diamond is the ultimate abrasive, but graphite is soft and is a very good lubricant.
Adamantine minerals possess a superlative [clarification needed] lustre, which is most notably seen in diamond. [1] Such minerals are transparent or translucent, and have a high refractive index (of 1.9 or more). [2] Minerals with a true adamantine lustre are uncommon, with examples including cerussite, zircon, and cubic zirconia. [2]
The most common impurity in diamond is nitrogen, which can comprise up to 1% of a diamond by mass. [13] Previously, all lattice defects in diamond were thought to be the result of structural anomalies; later research revealed nitrogen to be present in most diamonds and in many different configurations.
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