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Diamond (orange)
- Etymology : From Greek "adamas" = Invincibility. The name diamond was used for the first time by Pline 100 BC.
Gemological data
- Chemical formula : C
- Hardness (Mohs) : 10
- Density : 3.5 - 3.53
- Crystal system : Cubic