Carbon is a unique element known for its ability to form a variety of allotropes, each exhibiting distinct physical and chemical properties. These allotropes include well-known forms like diamond ...

The study of carbon allotropes, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, has gained significant attention due to their unique electronic properties and thermal stability. These materials exhibit ...

Carbon is a versatile element; there are three naturally occurring allotropes of carbon (diamond, amorphous carbon, and graphite). Specifically, researcher's attention exponentially increased after ...

Gold has seen less use in wedding rings recently, Sherry Hofstetter, of J.R. Hofstetter, said. She said gold has become more ...

This new diamond battery acts like a kind of solar panel, but instead of soaking in light, it captures fast-moving electrons from the radioactive decay of carbon-14. These batteries can also be ...

Diamonds, composed of transparent crystals of the element carbon, can be synthesized with small amounts of boron, adjacent to carbon on the periodic table. Boron contains one less electron than ...

In this article, Dr John Bristow of the Overberg Geoscientists Group writes about a centenary of diamond prospecting and mining along the West Coast of South Africa and the legends that shaped the ...

This ancient art highlights the interaction between light and matter, inspiring modern advancements in nanotechnology and optics. Diamonds, composed of transparent crystals of the element carbon, can ...

Over the last two years, the price of one-carat natural diamond has fallen by 26 per cent to a low of $3,923.83 (Rs 3.39 lakh) last month. Meanwhile, lab-grown diamonds, have seen an even steeper ...

Diamond “type” is a concept that is frequently mentioned in the gemological literature, but its relevance to the practicing gemologist is rarely discussed. Diamonds are broadly divided into two types ...