Build a tetrahedral network modeling the atomic structure of diamond.
Build Diamond Lattices
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What is a unit cell, What does the diamond unit cell look like? Who discovered the structure of diamond and what new technology was used?
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Where are most diamonds mined? What are conflict-free diamonds? What are diamond pipes?
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How does the structure of diamond affect its physical properties? What is refractive index?
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What are the 4 Cs, fire, brilliance and scintillation?
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Who is Joseph Asscher? What is the story of the Cullinan Diamond? Where can you see it now?
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What are synthetic diamonds? How are they made? What are they used for?
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Where might you encounter diamond rain?
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