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Diamond

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Diamond Mineral | Physical - Optical Properties, Uses and Occurrence

Diamond Mineral | Physical - Optical Properties, Uses and Occurrence — via geologyscience.com · Source

Overview

Hardest natural mineral on Mohs scale.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 10
  • Streak: None
  • Lustre: Adamantine

Formation and occurrence

Kimberlites and related rocks

Common uses

Gemstone, industrial abrasive