CVD diamond manufactured by Diamond Materials exhibits an exceptional wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction. Highly demanding applications such as cutting tools, surgical knives and wear …

Diamond offers unique properties for optical elements and coatings. This article reviews the properties of diamond and presents the results of recent measurements and efforts in the modeling of its optical …

Diamond deposits are found in two types of rock: kimberlite and lamproite. Kimberlite—An igneous rock that transports diamonds to the surface. Lamproite—An igneous rock, rarer than kimberlite, that …

The world’s largest diamond mines have matured and are past their peak production levels, and several of the largest diamond mines are expected to close by the end of 2025. As these mines are depleted, …

Diamond and graphite behave similarly in radiation, with diamond showing degradation to a greater extent than graphite. The changes in the performance of the material are mainly due to shifts in the …

As creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System,TM GIA is the global authority and trusted source for unbiased diamond quality assessment. This guide is devoted to helping you …

A collection of Raman spectra is available as supplementary material (Smith 2021), intended to provide a diamond-specific resource for identifying included phases. Many but not all of these spectra come …