How Diamonds Work

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To cut a rough diamond down to a manageable size, the cutter must cleave it along the diamond's tetrahedral plane, where it is the weakest. A wax or cement mold holds the diamond in place while the cutter carves a sharp groove along the plane. The cutter places a steel blade in the groove and forcefully strikes it, cutting the rough diamond in two.

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Original Article Source Credits:   How Stuff Works , https://science.howstuffworks.com/

Article Written By:  Kevin Bonsor

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Link to Original Article:  https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/diamond3.htm



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