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Formation of Diamonds

There are three basic forms of diamonds namely Octahedrons, Cubes and Dodecahedrons. Diamonds crystallize either as octahedrons or cubes; this depends on the conditions at which the diamond is formed. Primarily, diamonds form in an octahedral pattern, (hence the primary growth pattern). Then due to a change in conditions where they are formed, this results in a change in the growth pattern. Therefore, Cubic growth is the Secondary growth pattern of diamonds. Because of this factor, cubes have a tendency of inverted or concaved faces and a thick surface layer which makes it very difficult to see inside the diamond. Read more...

Diamond Pipeline

Prospecting; involves geologists finding diamond deposits in different areas. Prospecting is vital to the future survival of any diamond business as there is a predicted supply-demand gap. Read more...

The Kimberly Certification Process

The Kimberly Process is an international initiative aimed at breaking the link between legitimate trade in diamonds and conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments. Read more...

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