What makes a diamond have color?

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Like blue diamonds, yellow diamonds etc. How do they get their color? I thought that diamonds where clear.

2007-10-08 11:08:13 · 2 answers · asked by Hey U, Yeah U..Get over here 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

Impurities. I think Boron causes the blue color in diamonds.

2007-10-08 12:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jim J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pure diamonds are clear. Impurities cause coloration.

2007-10-08 18:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋