Diamonds in Nature A Guide to Rough Diamonds /

• Main Authors: Tappert, Ralf (Author), Tappert, Michelle C. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Mineralogy.; Earth Sciences.

Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates and explains the unique properties of natural diamonds, such as their crystal shapes, colors, surface textures, and mineral inclusions. It also contains up-to-date information about the origin and scientific significance of diamonds. With mor...

Table of Contents:

• 1. The origin of diamonds
• 2. The morphologies and shapes of diamonds
• 3. The colors of diamonds
• 4. The surface texture of diamonds
• 5. Inclusions in diamonds and their geological meaning.