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v Classify the following materials as a Mineral, Gem, Ore, or None. Some may have more then one answer. diamond

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Answer:

Mineral

Gem

Step-by-step explanation:

Diamond is both a mineral and a gem grade one.

A mineral is a naturally occurring solid with a definite composition and orderly arrangement of its long range crystals.

Diamond is a mineral found naturally in high temperature and pressure zones. It is an allotrope of carbon. It is formed in metamorphic processes.

As a gem, there are four C's that determines whether a material is classified a gem or not;

  • Cost
  • Carat
  • Cut
  • Clarity

Diamond is one of the most expensive naturally occurring substance.

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