Also,why do they refract light so brilliantly in the bright sunlight???...Thanks for your answer...Tom Science 4
2007-01-22 14:36:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Diamonds are originally coal and carbon that have been under pressure from the Earth's crust for thousands of years. So when a diamond is cut, there are sometimes flaws and discolorations casued by the remaining carbon spots.
A flawless diamond is the highest quality and has no discoloration (carbon or dirt). When the diamond facets (facing areas) are cut properly, they reflect light very brilliantly off of each facet. A perfect diamond will have up to 58 facets.
2007-01-22 14:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because as you say, they are FLAWLESS and WELL CUT. A diamond that was not cut orderly will definitely retain their luster but their clarity will of course diminish.
2007-01-22 22:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by Arcana I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are graded to be like that, grading meaning to sort so that diamonds are put in categories according to their clarity, size and cut.
2007-01-22 22:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋