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Most diamond heart jewelry are probably the most precious gems traded. Its hardness, brilliance and perfection becomes an obscure object of desire. More recently, synthetic diamonds also beginning to be anxious to nuclear physicists.

Diamond natural carving: In addition to its most popular features, the diamonds are very resistant to radiation, excellent thermal conductors, have a high electrical capacity and when they were pursuing a potential difference, become semiconductor particle detectors for very fast (time resolution of 100 picoseconds ).

Thanks to the technique of chemical vapor deposition (Chemical Vapor Deposition or CVD), it is possible to grow crystals of synthetic diamond with a large surface. The technique is to grow a crystal from the element in its gaseous form, carbon in the case of the diamond. The CVD allowed to grow different types of semiconductors, and applied to carbon, synthetic diamond crystals of two types:

Polycrystalline. Incorporating many crystals. Up to 10 cm in diameter and 1500 microns thick. The cost amounts to 2.5 € / mm2.

Monocrystalline. A single crystal of 4 x 4 millimeters square and up to 1500 microns thick. The cost amounts to € 50 / mm2.

Wafer of polycrystalline diamond manufactured by Element Six.

The use of diamond detectors is spreading in the fields of nuclear and particle physics.

Diagnoses of particle accelerators, to measure the intensity of the beam

Monitors beams of particles for major LHC experiments (ATLAS)

Dosimeters for radiotherapy

Detector diamond from a few mm2. (Photo: Diamond Detectors Ltd, a subsidiary of Element Six newly created)

It is expected that its use will spread even more as they increase in size and lower manufacturing costs. It may happen that Marilyn Monroe had never dared to sing: they become “a nuclear Physicist’s best friend” (the best friends of the nuclear physicist).

Data as of the date of publication of the article. They can change quickly.

Understanding carat clarity means is to determine the exact value of a diamond. This refers in essence on the true characteristics of a Diamond. Diamond earrings are also judged on this basis, but before you understand really what carat clarity is you must truly determine what the statements mean in isolation. The purpose of ascertaining the carat clarity is to judge the number of inclusions or what are better known as imperfections in the diamond. An imperfection is actually just a small flaw that is too minuscule to be seen by the naked eye and it shows implicitly what took place during the creation of a diamond whether geologically or as a lab grown diamond.

Clarity of a Diamond: this is then really a standard global measurement of a diamond’s imperfections or flaws. As noted these inclusions on the diamond are rated by specific levels. This is why you will see these particular clarity levels for a diamond being used.

Flawless – This is where there is no imperfection, inclusions or flaws in the diamond

Very Very Slight (VVS) – A bit lower than flawless but almost perfect

Very Slight (VS) – There are flaws but these can be discounted and have just a slight real effect on the diamonds value.

Slightly Included (SI) – A pretty good diamond however it does have flaws that MIGHT possibly be seen by the well trained naked eye.

A diamond’s clarity is unique and the rating tells just how ‘pure’ a diamond is based on microscopic examination.

Carat Of A Diamond: A much simpler prospect when determining the carat clarity. The carat refers to the weight of a diamond. That means just how heavy the diamond itself is. Normally one diamond carat is equivalent to approximately 200 mg. Weight is not synonymous with dimensions. It is important to differentiate between the two, as one diamond might have a different cut yet weigh less and hence is of lower carats; the dimensions allow you to view much more of the surface are of a diamond.

Gemologists rank diamond on a carat clarity scales meaning weight and flawlessness. These are undoubtedly the main drivers of what is popularly known as the four C’s in diamonds.