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Diamond Information.
Information * Loose gemstones
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Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April and the gemstone representing the 10th and 16th wedding anniversary. It is derived from the Greek word Adamas, meaning "unconquerable", reflecting a recognition of diamond's superior hardness. Many cultures believe
a diamond is associated with the moon and the sun to resemble its colorlessness, brilliance, hardness, and value. The power of a diamond is diminished once it is bought, but preserved and enhanced when given as a gift. They are symbols of love, purity, and faith to some, and to others they symbolize ideas such as power, success, and security. Romance is the image a diamond portrays when reflected in lovers'
eyes.
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ENHANCEMENT CODE N
Click to view AGTA
code.
PROPERTIES
Refractive Index 2.417
Hardness = 10 (Moh's Scale)
Specific Gravity =3.52
Species - Diamond
Optic Character -
Single Refraction.
Phenomena - None
WARNINGS FOR CARE
Ultrasonic: Safe
Steamer: Safe
Heat: Good
Chemicals that
harm: None
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Diamond in matrix (host rock).
Crystal system: Isometric (cubic), octahedrons and rhombic dodecahedrons.
MAJOR SOURCES
Botswana, USSR, South Africa, Australia, Nambia, Sierra Leone, Zaire, Brazil, China |
Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl/Alexandrite |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal/Tourmaline |
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November |
Topaz or Citrine |
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December |
Blue Topaz or Zircon |
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