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Diamond is the hardest known natural material hardness Mohs scale minerals are defined as resistance to scratches and is classified from 1 to 10. Jade Necklaces The diamond has a hardness of 10 (more) on this scale. The hardness of diamond has been known since antiquity, and is the source of its name. Jade Jewelry

Diamond hardness depends on its purity, crystalline perfection and orientation: The hardness is higher for the direction flawless, pure crystals oriented (along the longest diagonal of the cubic diamond lattice). Jade BangleTherefore, although it is possible to sketch a few diamonds with other materials such as boron nitride, the hardest diamond is scratched by other diamonds, and nanocrystalline diamond aggregates.

The hardness of a diamond affects its suitability as a gemstone. Jade Rings Because it can only be scratched by other diamonds, it maintains its shine very well. Unlike many other gemstones, is suitable for everyday wear, because we want to scratch, perhaps contributing to its popularity, rather than pearl engagement rings or wedding, which are often worn on a daily basis.