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they are testing if its real or not <3

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When people scratch a diamond against glass, they are testing the hardness of the materials. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance, so they can scratch glass easily. This test helps to confirm that the gemstone is indeed a diamond due to its superior hardness.

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Do Diamonds scratch glass?

I have heard of this happening when a diamond has a flaw in it. A jeweler will be able to let you know about diamond flaws. Yes - A diamond can chip or fracture irrespective of flaws. While diamonds are quite hard (scratch resistant), they all have 'fracture planes' as a result of how the carbon atoms are ordered, and thus their toughness (resistance to fracture or chipping) is good but not great. You can smash a diamond with a hammer for example. I know several diamond cutters who do the bulk of their work recutting chipped diamonds, so it happens far more often than people would think.


How long have people been mining for diamonds?

Diamond mining has been documented since at least the 4th century BC in India. Modern diamond mining began in the late 19th century with the discovery of diamonds in South Africa, sparking the diamond rush.


What is the scratch program?

Scratch is a visual programming language and online community where users can create interactive stories, games, and animations. It is designed to teach coding concepts to children and beginners in a fun and engaging way. Users can drag and drop code blocks to create programs without needing to write traditional code.


What is genetically screening?

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How do people use rocks in everyday life?

well some people have granite counter tops and diamond cutters use diamonds to cut diamonds

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Why do people check to see if a diamond is real by rubbing it against glass?

People use the glass test to check if a diamond is real because diamonds are harder than glass. If a diamond is real, it will scratch the glass, whereas a fake diamond will not leave a mark. This method is not foolproof and other tests are recommended for a more accurate assessment of a diamond's authenticity.


Is jade harder than a diamond?

Jade has more density than a diamond. While a nice size jade block "may" fracture a diamond; the diamond "will always" scratch the jade stone. Many people confuse the diamond with being a strong stone. It is not! In fact the diamond is easily fractured. The diamond is however very hard (not strong but very hard) Diamonds can scratch just about every surface on earth.


Who decides what the stakeholders are in animal testing?

I think it would be the companys who animal test, people who use the product (suporters), and the people who are against animal testing.


What will be an appropriate closing sentence on animal testing?

WHats a good thesis statement against animal testing


Why does your Tail bone scratch?

A tail bone may itch because it is always rubbing against clothing and furniture. Fortunately, most people can reach the tail bone to scratch it.


How many people disagree with animal testing?

because for the most part the animals are going thru a biochemical warfare. they are being tested against there will. a lot of people think that it is cruel, which to a degree is, but would you want them testing on humans?


How many people protest against animal testing?

This question is not known. People all over the world try and protect animal testing. Some people believe that it is right to test animals for our benefit.


Why are religious people against DNA testing?

Some are, some are not. Don't lump them all together.Those that ARE against DNA testing might have a general mistrust of newfangled science, or might think that it is interfering in God's business.


Should people protest against cosmetic testing on animals?

its testing no one likes tests but hey, you know that ANIMAL testing is wrong? so yes, i they should (unless they're blood tests)


What can be used instead of animal testing?

Testing people, but many go against that even though the animals don't deserve to be tested on like they are as important as a piece of nasty trash.


What are religious arguments against animal testing?

Many cultures think some animals are sacred for example: Egyptians: Cats Hindu/ Indian : Beef and they don't eat anything from the animals either so if something was sacred to us then we wouldn't want things tested on them.


Is it wrong to scratch you partner in front of people?

Depends on where you scratch them!