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Brilliance of diamond is due to:

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shape

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cutting

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reflection

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total internal reflection

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Solution

The correct option is D total internal reflection
Refractive index of diamond is very large and structure of diamond is such that when light enters in to the diamond, there is a 'total internal reflection' in the diamond.that is light reflected from one internal surface of diamond further reflect from other part of surface.this phenomenon repeated several times.that's why the diamond shine.
Hence, option D is correct.

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