Give two uses of diamond.

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Uses of diamond:
Diamond is known as the hardest nonmetal existing on earth.
Diamonds are mostly used in jewelry making i.e earrings, nose rings, engagement rings, pendants, etc.
In industry, diamonds are used as excellent glass cutting and polishing tools for other stones.
Diamond is also used in the production of antidotes for various diseases or poisons.
Hence, two uses of diamonds are: (i) for making ornaments/jewelry and (ii) for glass cutting and polishing.

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