About Diamond
A mineral composed of pure carbon, the hardest known natural substance, famed for its brilliance and fire. Symbolizing purity and strength, it's believed to amplify energy, bring clarity, and attract abundance.
Primary Hues
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, Black
Metaphysical Properties
A symbol of purity and invincibility. Believed to amplify energy, both positive and negative. Brings love, clarity, and abundance. The 'Master Healer' among gems.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Sun
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes clarity- invincibility- and amplifying spiritual light- aligning with Diamond.
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents harnessing and directing powerful energy- a key quality of Diamond.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sun- Light- Purity- Truth
Rationale: Apollo's strong solar connection and association with purity and truth align with Diamond.
Surya
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Sun God- Vitality- Power
Rationale: Surya as the embodiment of solar power and brilliance connects to Diamond.
Metaphysical Uses
Energy Amplification Grids
Prosperity & Purity Altar
Master Healing Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Diamond is classified as a native minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is C. Common crystal habits include octahedral.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Native minerals
- Chemical Formula: C
- IMA Symbol: Dia[2]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 12.01 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Typically yellow, brown, or gray to colorless. Less often blue, green, black, translucent white, pink, violet, orange, purple, and red.
- Crystal Habit: Octahedral
- Twinning: Spinel law common (yielding "macle")
- Cleavage: 111 (perfect in four directions)
- Luster: Adamantine
- Streak: Colorless
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to subtransparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Graphite (another carbon allotrope)
- Kimberlite (host rock)
- Moissanite (simulant)
- Cubic Zirconia (simulant)