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Classification of Hydrocarbons

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What is known as a black diamond?

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Black diamond:
Diamond has a crystalline structure.
Black diamond is the toughest form of natural diamond which is known as Carbonado.
Properties of black diamond:
A black diamond is an impure form of a diamond.
The density of black diamonds is very high.
It is a polycrystalline form of diamond that consist of graphite/amorphous Carbon/diamond.
Coal is known as a black diamond thus it has wide applications in industries.

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