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Types of Natural Diamonds
Shape of Diamonds vary from Octahedron, Dodecahedron, Cube, Macle,
Elongated and Twinned Diamonds. Quality of any diamond is mainly
a matter of structure. If the structure is irregular with inclusions,
weak spots, flaws, air pockets and carbon impurities, the diamond
is liable to fracture or wear excessively. Most of the good quality
diamonds are mined form South Africa. However there is no correlation
between Quality, Origin and Color.
Effects of Heat on Diamond
At higher temperature Diamonds turns into graphite and oxidizes.
Temperature at which Diamond is damaged depends on its quality.
In dressing process, Diamond must be cooled.
Abrasion Resistance and Orientation
Resistance to abrasion of Diamond is related to its structure. It
varies from one direction to another and from one plane to another.
The "ART" of setting a Diamond in a position, so that
most wear resistant line of attack is used is called as "Orientation".
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