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How it is formed, properties and uses of diamond?

The fact of being the hardest known material and also that it is not very common, have caused that the price of diamond is the highest of the minerals. Currently, a one carat (0.0002 grams) diamond can exceed $ 6,000 on the market. As a curiosity, the largest diamond ever found is the Cullinan, which weighs 621.35g and is invaluable.

Despite how interesting it would be to enter the diamond trade, in this article we want to focus on its value as an industrial tool. Before, a few notes on the origin and nature of this type of gem.

How the diamond is formed?

It is one of the oldest minerals on our planet as it takes billions of years to form. The process for a diamond to form requires a certain environment in terms of pressure and temperature. These conditions occur in the Earth's mantle (at a depth of 140-190 kilometers) and in the place where a meteorite has fallen. In both places the temperatures oscillate between 900º and 1300º.

In addition to these conditions, it is important that, for diamonds to crystallize, they are in environments where there is carbon. In fact, the temperature and pressure mentioned cause the condensation of carbon atoms to create diamonds.

How do they get to the surface of the earth?

Generally through volcanic eruptions that collect materials from the mantle and expel them to the crust. Also, although more slowly, through the movements of the tectonic plates, under which the diamonds have formed.

     Types and uses of diamond?

Although the stereotypical image of diamond is that of a transparent gray mineral, there are in fact several types. 

Many of them are called "gems" 

like emeralds - when they are really diamonds but of another color. In addition, they also change in shapes and sizes.

Beyond the types of diamond, the great benefit for humanity of this allotrope of carbon is the industrial use that is given based on its hardness and electrical conductivity. The "industrial diamonds" constitute a totally different market to the market of the "gem diamonds", more oriented to serve as luxury objects and to be part of jewelery. As for industrial diamonds, it must also be said that since the 1950s, those created synthetically in the laboratory (90% of the total) have been used, reproducing the natural conditions of mineral diamond.

Uses of diamond taking advantage of its strength as a material

Cut. Its strength allows it to cut any existing material, even the diamonds themselves. Drilling. Both with drill tips and saw blades. Sanding. They have the advantage of not wearing out with use, which gives them a long useful life. Polished. Diamond dust is often used to later polish the surface with a polisher.

Uses of diamond taking advantage of its conductivity?

Insertion in microchips thanks to its properties as a semiconductor. Use as a heat sink in electronic equipment such as computers to dissipate or redirect heat. They are used in X-ray machines due to their resistance to heat. In speakers to improve sound quality. So far a small summary of the industrial uses of this magnificent and resistant mineral.