Does a diamonds hardness relate to just how refractive the diamond may be???

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Does a diamonds hardness relate to just how refractive the diamond may be???

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2007-02-01 05:17:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Has nothing to do with hardness, the reflective or refractive aspect is determined by cut and clarity, i.e. facets.

2007-02-01 05:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

no, its based on how well the diamond is cut. a very well cut diamond will have more sparkle than one that is not cut well. also different shapes, take round and baguette for example, will have more sparkle because a round has more facets (cuts) than a baguette shape does.

2007-02-02 21:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, it's determined by the crystal structure.

2007-02-01 13:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋