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Which property of a diamond makes it sparkle?


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  • A perfectly cut diamond reflects a large portion of the light it receives. That's why it glows brightly.
  • A substance's capacity to bend light is determined by a property known as the refractive index.
  • The refractive index of diamonds is extremely high which is responsible for the sparkling of diamonds.

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