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Types Of Natural Diamond Classification



Type 1a

Diamond Type 1a

This is a most common type of natural diamond containing 0.3% nitrogen. 98% of diamonds are of this type and almost they will be either in yellow or brown in color.


Type 1b

Diamond Type 1b

Type 1b contains 500 ppm of nitrogen. These types of diamonds are very rare and they are available at yellow, orange, green or brown in colors.



Type 2a

Diamond Type 2a

Type 2a is the rare natural diamond containing little nitrogen and is almost free from all forms of impurities. This type is purest form of diamond and commonly colorless.


Type 2b

Diamond Type 2b

This is a rare type of natural diamond containing very little amount of nitrogen. Type 2b diamonds will be in bluish color and amounts of 0.1% of all diamonds are taken together.

Diamond-4 C's
Clarity

NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE


Citrine Gemstone

COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes

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