As a gemstone lover, you may have heard about the 4 C's related to valuing gemstones and, in particular,, diamonds. While other factors, such as origin, sometimes, need to be taken into consideration when valuing colored gemstones, the 4 C's that diamond professionals and connoisseurs consider are: color, cut, carat weight, and clarity.
White, Black, Multi-Colored
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Diamond |
April's Birthstone |
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Major Sources |
Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, & Russia |
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Colors Found |
Various |
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Family |
Native element: Carbon |
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Hardness |
10 |
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Refractive Index |
2.41 - 2.42; SR |
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Specific Gravity |
3.53 |
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Crystal System |
Cubic |
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