Diamonds: geology, gemmology, technology |
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| Authors: | Andrew Fleet Alan Hart Frances Wall |
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| Institution: | Department of Mineralogy, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK |
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| Abstract: | Diamonds – rough stones, cut stones, host rocks, historical jewellery, contemporary jewellery, and hi-tech materials – were the stars of an exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London in 2005, the biggest of its kind the Museum had ever staged. Why diamonds are so rare, how they have been valued through history, and the links between the unique properties of diamond and its use were the key themes of the exhibition. |
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