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Diamond in the rough ... defined.
A mineral composed essentially of
carbon crystallized at extremely high temperatures and pressures.
In nature, diamonds form at 150 to 200 kilometers (93 to 124 miles)
or more below the earth's surface.
Diamond is the hardest of all known
natural substances, and forms in the cubic, or isometric, crystal
system. It ranges from colorless to a wide variety of colors.
Poorly colored or heavily included single crystals are used for
industrial purposes. For more information visit the Gemological
Institute of America Inc. http://www.gia.org
Knowing Your Diamond's 4 C's
Cut - Clarity
- Color
- Carat
- 4
C's
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