Diamond Offcuts (IMAGE)

Carnegie Institution for Science

Diamond Offcuts

Caption

Assortment of diamond offcuts used in this study. The largest is 9.6 carats. These diamonds could be analyzed by destructive means (polishing to expose inclusions) whereas many other diamonds studied were polished gemstones that were only borrowed and studied non-destructively.

Credit

Photo is courtesy of Evan Smith.

Usage Restrictions

With credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.