Diamonds are typically clear. However some diamonds, such as the Hope Diamond, come in a "rainbow of colors." Why?

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Diamonds are typically clear. However some

diamonds, such as the Hope Diamond, come in a
"rainbow of colors." Why?

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Answer:

The color that we see is a combination of these unabsorbed wavelengths

Varun Kumar answered Feb 21, 2023

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Answer:

There are certain chemicals in diamonds that make them their own color.

Step-by-step explanation:

Patrick Parker answered Feb 25, 2023