GIA Diamond Essentials - Assignment 1 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Verified Solution 2024.
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GIA Diamond Essentials
GIA Diamond Essentials - Assignment 1 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Verified Solution 2024.
chemical composition
Types and relative quantities of a mineral's atoms
structure
The arrangement of atoms in a mineral
chemical element
Substance that contains only one type of atom
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GIA Diamond Essentials - Assignment 1
Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete
Verified Solution 2024.
chemical composition
Types and relative quantities of a mineral's atoms
structure
The arrangement of atoms in a mineral
chemical element
Substance that contains only one type of atom
What is the chemical composition of Diamond?
Carbon with trace elements
How is a diamond formed?
High temperature and pressure
What range beneath the Earth's surface may diamond form?
90-120 miles deep
Graphite differs from diamond in...
Structure
Value Factors
Factors that determine a gemstone's value based on a combination of features
The Four Cs (definition)
Set of value factors used to describe and classify diamonds
The Four Cs (list)
Clarity, Color, Cut, Carat Weight
A diamond's value is based on...
It's own unique combination of the Four Cs
Clarity
The relative absence of inclusions and blemishes
Blemish
Surface irregularities
Inclusions
Internal features or features that extend to the inside of a diamond
Benefits of clarity characteristics
1. Help separate natural vs lab grown or imitation
2. Identify to individual stones
3. Provide info on how diamonds form
Which typically has more impact on the value of a stone? Inclusions or
Blemishes?
Inclusions
Flawless
Top grade in GIA Clarity grading system. Diamond that does not have visible inclusions
or blemishes when viewed under 10x magnification.
With respect to Color, most diamonds used in jewelry are....
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