GIA Diamond Essentials - Assignment 1 Exam Questions and Answers

GIA Diamond Essentials - Assignment 1 Exam Questions and Answers 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