Question

Statement: Diamond glitters because of its high refractive index.

State whether the given statement is true or false

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The diamond glitters because of its high refractive index. The refractive index of diamond is $2.414$.

Higher is the refractive index, the more brilliance a substance has. This is because the substance can bend light rays to a higher degree. The brilliance of the diamond is also dependent on the cut if a diamond which in turn depends on the diamond cutter's skill. Greater number of refractive surfaces result in more glitter.

Hence, the given statement is $\text{true}$