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diamond mineral
The ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths.

It is well known that diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that diamond is four times harder than the next hardest natural mineral, corundum (sapphire and ruby).

Diamond is usually utilized as a gemstone and an abrasive, as well as in scientific uses.

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