The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek word “adamas” meaning what translated in English?
- Everlasting
- Powerful
- Brilliant
- Invincible
Answer
The correct answer is D) Invincible.
More General Knowledge questions
- About half of the 26,000 kg diamonds mined annually originate from which continent?
- Although seemingly different, the diamond and the graphite are both allotropes of one and the same chemical element. Which one?
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- In order for a natural diamond to form, it must be exposed to what specific conditions?
- What physical property of the diamond do carats measure?
- Diamond formation is a very slow process. It is estimated that most diamonds found in nature are of what approximate age?