Which phenomenon is primarily responsible for the shiny appearance of diamonds?

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Solution

Diamonds have:
•High refractive index (2.4).
•Small critical angle (24°).
Due to the sharp cuts on the diamond ,light undergoes multiple TIR inside the diamond.

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