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The Difference Between Diamonds and Diamonds

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　　Diamond and diamond are manifestations of the same substance in different forms and applications.
　　Diamond, also known as the rough diamond, is a mineral composed of pure carbon with the chemical formula C. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance in nature. The formation of diamond requires a high-temperature, high-pressure environment, and is usually formed 150-250 kilometers underground, as volcanic magma is brought to the surface to form volcanic rocks containing diamonds.
　　Diamonds, on the other hand, are gemstones formed by grinding, cutting and polishing diamonds. Since diamond is the hardest substance in the world, it can sometimes take years to cut and polish a large piece of raw diamond to the desired shape and quality. The hardness of diamond is such that it will not be scratched by any other material and retains its own luster very well. In addition, diamond has strong dispersive properties and is able to disperse white light into colorful light, which is one of its greatest attractions as a gemstone.
　　The main difference lies in the range of applications:
　　Diamond: It has good optical, thermal and electrical properties, such as high hardness, high refractive index, high dispersion and high thermal conductivity. There is almost no substance in nature that can scratch it. It is widely used as a processing tool for cutting, grinding, drilling, etc. It is also used in abrasives, coatings, electronic components, biomedical and space applications.
　　Diamond: It is mainly used to be made into various kinds of jewelry and decorations, such as wedding rings, diamond necklaces, diamond earrings and so on. The value of diamonds comes from their clarity, translucency and scarcity.
　　To summarize, all diamonds are diamonds, but not all diamonds can be diamonds. Only diamonds that have reached the gemstone level can be called diamonds.

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