Diamonds
A diamond is Carbon in its most concentrated form. Its is composed solely of carbon, although traces of other elements may be present. Diamond is the hardest surface known to man, nothing can scratch a diamond except for another diamond. The reason diamonds are so hard is their molecular structure. The Carbon atoms are arranged very closely together in formations called “crystal habits”. In these arrangements, each carbon is bonded to four others with very strong bonds. Because the Carbon atoms are so close together, diamond is a very dense mineral in comparison to others with similar molecular composition. Diamond’s density has been measured at 3.51 g/cm³. Diamonds are valued for their luster and brilliance. The reason they are such a shiny gem is that they are very good at refracting, or bending, light. This causes the colors, or “fire” that seem to radiate from the sides of a diamond. Diamond also has the highest amount of reflectance of any transparent material.
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