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Section 3: Diamond Basics

This section will delve into:   What is diamond?  Crystal Systems  Grain  Hardness  Toughness       

Section 3: Diamond Basics

This section will delve into:   What is diamond?  Crystal Systems  Grain  Hardness  Toughness       

Diamond Mining and Mining Methods (2.04)

Kimberlite pipe diamond mining is the most common in primary mining and then lamproite pipe mining. Secondary alluvial mining (from water sources), potentially is the easiest but can be quite...

Diamond Mining and Mining Methods (2.04)

Kimberlite pipe diamond mining is the most common in primary mining and then lamproite pipe mining. Secondary alluvial mining (from water sources), potentially is the easiest but can be quite...

Section 5 Cut: Cut Versus Shape 5.01

What is the difference between a diamond's cut and shape?

Section 5 Cut: Cut Versus Shape 5.01

What is the difference between a diamond's cut and shape?

Famous Diamond Mines 1.04

Kimberly was perhaps the most famous diamond mining town in history. The mine was also referred to as the "Big Hole".

Famous Diamond Mines 1.04

Kimberly was perhaps the most famous diamond mining town in history. The mine was also referred to as the "Big Hole".

Early Diamond Marketing 1.03

Early diamond marketing organizations included: Diamond Corporation, Diamond Producers Association, which included the large South African producers, the South African Government and the original Diamond Corporation, and eventually the Central...

Early Diamond Marketing 1.03

Early diamond marketing organizations included: Diamond Corporation, Diamond Producers Association, which included the large South African producers, the South African Government and the original Diamond Corporation, and eventually the Central...

Origin of the Word "Diamond" 1.01

Where the word "diamond" was derived.  How diamond was first discovered and it's significance in social standing and popularity. The discovery of the Eureka. 

Origin of the Word "Diamond" 1.01

Where the word "diamond" was derived.  How diamond was first discovered and it's significance in social standing and popularity. The discovery of the Eureka.