Diamonds The 3 things I know of them yes this is a diamonds essay
... Diamonds are some of the oldest things on earth. Anyways, it might be useful if I explained what a diamond is. ... As a gemstone, Diamonds single flaw, perfect cleavage, is far outdistanced by the sum of its positive qualities. ... In fact, all diamonds at or near the surface of the Earth are currently undergoing a transformation into Graphite. ... (Red is very rare and expensive, I read that 1 out of 1000 diamonds found is red) Transparency crystals are transparent to translucent in rough crystals. ... Hardness is 10 (REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY HARD) Specific Gravity is 3.5 (above average) (I really don’t know what that means) Cleavage is perfect in 4 directions forming octahedrons. ... (Where it is found, I suppose) Best Field Indicator is extreme hardness. (It is so hard; it’s the hardest thing on the earth) Ok, I think I’ve covered the SCIENTIFIC part. Now, the magic part (yes I believe in magic). ... Legend says that Europeans first found the diamonds in a shaman’s pouch. ... (Means, use the diamonds as a search engine) Red gemstones are projective and receptive. ... And so are the beautiful blood red diamonds. ... On 1 December 2000, the United Nations General Assembly adopted, unanimously, a resolution on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflict, breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict, as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts. In taking up this agenda item, the General Assembly recognized that conflict diamonds are a crucial factor in prolonging brutal wars in parts of Africa, and underscored that legitimate diamonds contribute to prosperity and development elsewhere on the continent.