We all know the diamond for being one of the most precious jewels in the world, for that monetary value, but generally it is not really known what it is and what its uses and properties are. In today’s What is it for, we bring you these little-known characteristics that diamond possesses.
What is it and what is it for?
Properly said, diamond is a mineral, an allotrope of carbon, its second most stable form that exists. In addition, it has the highest purity and thermal conductivity rate existing, due to these characteristics it is generally used in industries as a cutting and polishing material. What makes it one of the most precious materials is its optical conditions, since its structures can be contaminated by few elements, and it has refractive properties with capacities to disperse different colors. All of this makes it the most popular gem.
The commercialization market for this gem is concentrated in the hands of a few centers, the most important of which is Antwerp, where 80% of the rough diamond market is handled. For this reason, this place has been called “The Diamond Capital”.
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