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According to My Research Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure. The chemical composition of diamonds consists solely of carbon (C). Each carbon atom in a diamond is bonded to four other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral structure, forming a three-dimensional network of strong covalent bonds. This arrangement gives diamonds their exceptional hardness and unique optical properties. Therefore, unlike many other gemstones, diamonds do not contain additional compounds or elements beyond carbon.
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∙ 9y agoNatural gemstone diamonds are formed from pure carbon. Often trace minerals are included, and in 'white' diamonds, the trace mineral is often nitrogen, which gives the gemstone a yellow tint.
A flawless gemstone diamond may contain another element such as boron, or have been formed with a molecular structure that affects its colour, and these gemstones are the most valuable.
Industrial diamonds are formed with visible inclusions of other minerals, which are not often classified. This is because industrial diamonds -- about 80% of all diamonds mined -- have relatively low value as compared to gemstone diamonds.
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What element is found in coal or diamonds?
Coal and diamonds are both forms of carbon.
How do diamonds arrive in streams?
Some diamonds are found in rivers and in the mouths of rivers as they flow into the ocean. Water flowing over the tops of the volcanic pipes -- which push the stones to the earth's surface -- deposits the diamonds where they can be found in flowing water.These diamonds are called alluvial diamonds.
What are common compounds found in silicon?
Silicon is an element, and therefore by definition no compounds are found in it!
What types of compounds chlorine is found in?
Chlorine can be found in either ionic compounds such as sodium chloride or in covalent compounds such as hydrochloric acid.
What element is in both diamonds and pencil lead?
Carbon is found in both diamonds and pencils.
You are found in all organic compounds and you are the element diamonds are made of?
I am carbon.
What compounds make up jewelry?
Jewlerry is mostly elements, gold, silver.... Yet diamonds are compounds made with a lot of carbon, mostly found in coal...
Where are diamonds not found?
Diamonds are not found in a great many different places. Diamonds are not found floating in the ocean for example.
Can diamonds be found underground?
Yes, diamonds can be found underground. In fact, most diamonds are mined from the earth.
What are diamonds commonly found in?
Diamonds are commonly found in volcanic pipes.
Are diamonds found in NZ?
No, no natural diamonds are found in New Zealand.
When was the last time diamonds were found?
Diamonds are found every day.
Are diamonds substances or compounds?
Diamonds are formed from carbon, which is the only element contained in diamonds, except for traces of other elements, such as nitrogen and boron. Trace elements can give colour to diamonds.
Where are diamonds found Minecraft?
Diamonds are found below level 16 of the world.
Where are the highest quality diamonds found?
The highest quality diamonds are found in the earth.
Are diamonds found pure or in an ore?
The diamonds themselves are, well, diamonds. They're found mixed in with other rock, though.
Where diamonds are found are called?
Diamonds are found in diamond mines that circulate around volcanic pipes: mined diamonds.As well, diamonds are found under water where the water has washed over volcanic pipes that contain diamonds: alluvial diamonds.
