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Diamond is probably the most wanted gemstone in the world. But what do you know about diamonds?

1. Diamond is the hardest substance in the earth. However, with its astounding resistance to scratches, it is also very brittle that it will break into pieces when you hammer it.

2. The land of South Africa is the major producer of diamonds. Sixty five percent of the total quantity of diamonds came from this country.
3. Diamond contains carbon which is also the same in carbon found in pencil lead and charcoal. It is usually colorless and more like a crystal one and shaped like a rounded pyramid.
4. The biggest rough diamond ever extracted is over three thousand one hundred carats. It was discovered in a particular mine in South Africa on the 26th of January 1905.
5. Diamonds existed for over three billions years ago. The “recent” ones are over a hundred million years old.
6. Majority of diamonds are formed hundred miles below the ground and some of them reach for almost four hundred miles.
7. There are so-called extra-terrestrial diamonds. These are formed by an asteroid impact. These diamonds are called carbonado.
8. Just like other minerals on earth, majority of the diamonds are used in the industry, the minority of it are set in jewelry.
9. Long ago, diamonds were only found in riverbanks.
10. Romans used to wear diamonds as talismans—to protect themselves from evil spirits.
11. During the 13th century, France implemented a law that only kings can wear diamonds.