All About Diamonds: Discover the Fascinating World of Diamonds

By Lana Frank

Thousands of years ago, diamonds were initially reserved for royalty and nobility., Diamonds, the hardest mineral ever discovered, are the purest substance that occurs in nature. In All About Diamonds, author Lana Frank shares a host of valuable information and facts about diamonds.

Filled with ample colorful illustrations and photos,Lana Frank, an accomplished diamond cutter, gives valuable insights into diamonds, what they are, and why they are important. She provides an overview of:

the physical properties of diamonds
the history of diamonds
the formation of diamonds in the earth
where diamonds are found
the mining and manufacturing process
the history of diamond cutting
diamonds main characteristics
fancy-colored, famous, and synthetic diamonds

A resource for science collections, school projects, and general education, All About Diamonds gives a thorough description of the exciting world of this fascinating precious mineral.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504952613

Lana Frank

Lana Frank is an accomplished diamond cutter and the founder of Diamond Faceting Inc. She has more than ten years of experience in the diamond industry and has focused on cutting and polishing rough diamonds and re-cutting old mine cut to modern proportions. She is a specialist in the manufacturing of fancy-colored diamonds.

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All About Diamonds

Discover the Fascinating World of Diamonds

Lana Frank

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Published by AuthorHouse 12/28/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-5260-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-5262-0 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-5261-3(e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015916710

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Contents

What is a Diamond?

Physical Properties of Diamonds

History of Diamonds

Formation in the Earth

Distribution on the Surface

Where Diamonds are Found

Mining Process

Rough Gem Diamonds

Industrials

Manufacturing

1. Sawing

2. Bruting

3. Cutting

4. Polishing

History of Diamond Cutting

Main Characteristics

Clarity