2006-10-17 14:55:10 · 14 answers · asked by unique 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Diamond is the hardest known natural material and one of the two best known forms (or allotropes) of carbon, whose hardness and high dispersion of light make it useful for industrial applications and jewelry. (The other equally well known allotrope is graphite.) Diamonds are specifically renowned as a mineral with superlative physical qualities — they make excellent abrasives because they can be scratched only by other diamonds, Borazon, ultrahard fullerite, or aggregated diamond nanorods, which also means they hold a polish extremely well and retain luster.
2006-10-17 15:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
yes it is a mineral, consist of carbon. Diamond has a cubic (isometric) crystal structure in which all carbon atoms have covalent (sp3) bonds. because of that, the diamond is the hardest substance known. for complete answer, see the link below:
2006-10-17 16:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by eL'do-radO 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"A mineral is a naturally occurring part of the Earth's or the Moon's crust which has a specific or unique structure. Most minerals have characteristic crystal forms"
"Precious Stone - there is no universally valid definition of a precious stone. Most precious stones are minerals, rarely mineral aggregates, very occasionally organic materials and even synthetic products."
"A rock is a natural mixture of minerals. It forms an individual geological body of considerable extent."
Minerals as Gemstones:
Diamond, corundum (varieties include sapphire and ruby,) Beryl (varieties include emerald and aquamarine,) Chrysoberyl, Spinel, Topaz, Zircon, Garnet, Tourmaline, Spodumene, Jadeite (varieties include jade,) Peridot, Thulite, Tanzanite, Moonstone, Amazonite, Sunstone.
2006-10-17 15:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by wdmc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes,diamonds are minerals.They happen to be the hardest mineral on earth.
2006-10-17 14:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by debralizjr 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Diamons are made out of carbon which is a pure element. It is the bond arrangement of the carbon atoms in the molecule that give it the properties we associate with diamonds.
2006-10-17 15:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by beatmassacre 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
diamonds are forms of coal so yes, they are minerals.
2006-10-17 15:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by DaYoungH-B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes diamonds are made from coal. so they are minerals
2006-10-17 14:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Missledtngirl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yess
diamonds are also considered a mineral. i learned that in fourth grade!!! that was jsut last yearr!!!! =]
it was in the book of harcourt science
2006-10-21 08:29:58 · answer #8 · answered by hello. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yuppers.
2006-10-17 15:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by songbird 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are 7 minerals:
mica
feldspar
dolamite
parabole
halite
gypsum
calcite
2006-10-17 15:03:15 · answer #10 · answered by northernbornsoutherner 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋