Diamond
Diamond is a gemstone with the chemical formula C. It has a Mohs hardness of 10 (Mohs scale) and adamantine luster.
Diamond properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C |
| Mohs hardness | 10 (Mohs scale) |
| Luster | Adamantine |
| Typical colors | Colorless, yellow, blue, pink, green, brown, and others |
| Formation | Formed under high-pressure, high-temperature conditions in the Earth's mantle |
| Rarity | 8 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 10 — hard
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