Diamond Metaphysical Properties
Beyond their modern representations as the stone of marriage and commitment, diamonds have also represented faithfulness, purity and innocence. Diamond is the traditional birthstone for the month of April, and is heralded as the stone of purity and constancy. It is thought to be the gemstone of the intellect, preventing misunderstandings (romantic and otherwise). Diamond is also believed to provide clarity of thought, encouraging the resolution of problems which comes with clear understanding.
Diamond Geological Properties
Diamonds are found in many areas around the world, including South Africa, India, Russia, Brazil, Australia, Canada and the state of Arkansas in the USA. Compressed and heated by immense forces, diamonds are formed deep in the mantle of the planet before being brought to the surface by powerful volcanic and geological activity. There are also types of diamond (called carbonado, lonsdaleite or hexagonal diamond) found in meteorites, though these are usually very small and can have a different atomical structure than planet-formed diamond.
Mineral Information |
Octahedral colorless carbon |
Chemical Composition |
C (carbon); colored diamonds may contain traces of other elements |
Color |
Typically colorless, yellow, brown or grey. Less often blue, green, black, translucent white, pink, violet, orange, purple and red. |
Hardness |
10 (Mohs) |
Specific Gravity |
3.51 - 3.53 |
Refractive Index |
2.418 (at 500 nm) |
Item Width | 8 mm |
Stone Type | Diamond |
Cut Grade | Excellent |
Certification | AGI |
Dimond Color Grading | O-P |
Vintage | No |
Total Carat Weight | 2.00 ctw - 4.99 ctw |
Item Depth | 4 mm |
Stone Shape | Rough |
Item Length | 8 mm |
Transparency | Transparent |
Wholesale | Yes |
Diamond Clarity Grade | Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS1) |
Stone Creation | Lab-Created |
Colored Diamond Intensity | Very Light |
Stone Treatment | Not Enhanced |
Stone Form | Rough |
Diamond Color Grade | O |
Number of Pieces | 1 |