Mineral description : Diamond

Mineral class	Elements : Graphite-diamond group
Chemical formula	C
Crystal system	Cubic
Habitus	As small clear crystals
Cleavage
Hardness	10
Density
Color	Clear colorless.
Streak
Luster	Diamond
Description
Occurance	In kimberlitic rocks or as alluvial deposits.
Associates	Pyrope.
Notes
Locations	Alnön. Three microscopic fragments in a kimberlitic rock. Northern Sweden. A couple of diamonds have been found, but the locality is a well guarded secret.

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