Diamond Physical and Chemical Properties

The properties of diamond require many superlatives to describe them as diamond exhibits a unique set of physical and chemical properties, among those the most remarkable characteristics are  

Cartigny, P. Stable isotopes and the origin of diamond. Elements, 1 (2) (2005) 79-84. 

Strukturbericht and Pearson s symbol (atoms per formula unit) 

Young s or elasticity modulus ( /GPa) Coulomb s or shear modulus (G/GPa) 

Relative electric permittivity (at 27°C and 0.3 kHz) Loss tangent factor (tan5 at 140 GHz) 

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