CCubic

Diamond

C

Native Elements
Chemical FormulaC
Crystal SystemCubic
Mohs Hardness10
Specific Gravity3.52
ColorColorless, yellow, brown, blue, pink
LusterAdamantine
StreakWhite
CleavageFour directions
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Formed deep in Earth mantle under high pressure. Found in kimberlite pipes. Hardest known natural mineral.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

10 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)