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Diamond (Carbon allotrope) (C) — Properties, Uses & Safety

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Overview

The hardest natural material, a carbon allotrope with a cubic crystal structure; used in jewelry and industrial cutting tools.

IUPAC Name
diamond
CAS Number
7782-40-3
PubChem CID
0
Molecular Formula
C
Molar Mass
12.011 g/mol
State at STP
solid
Appearance
Transparent to colorless crystalline solid

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