Diamond : Gemoptions Jewelry!, Christian Faith & Fashion Jewelry

Diamond Information. Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links 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.
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	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
		January	Garnet
		February	Amethyst
		March	Aquamarine
		April	Diamond
		May	Emerald
		June	Pearl/Alexandrite
		July	Ruby
		August	Peridot
		September	Sapphire
		October	Opal/Tourmaline
		November	Topaz or Citrine
		December	Blue Topaz or Zircon

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