Diamond : a wonderful and lasting contribution of India to mankind
Author :Lal, Krishan
Keywords :Diamonds -- India
Diamond mines and mining -- India.
Issue Date :2010-01
Publisher :National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
Description :Gems have been objects of fascination and value for humanity since pre-historic times. Major civilizations like India had developed techniques for mining and processing, particularly for ornamental purposes. It is well established internationally that Indians were the first to identify, mine and process diamonds and study their properties. This paper describes how diamonds were being referred to in the famous epic's Ramayana and Mahabharata, Purana - Srimadbhagavat and teachings of the Buddha. Developments in modern science have enabled understanding of the science of materials as well as that of diamond and other gems. The landmark experiments in determination of composition of diamond have been described. The development of basic crystallographic principles and the structure of diamond crystals have been discussed.
Source :National Council of Science Museums
Type :Article
Received From :National Council of Science Museums
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Lal, Krishan
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2017-06-14T09:45:49Z
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2017-06-14T09:45:49Z
dc.date.issued
2010-01
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Gems have been objects of fascination and value for humanity since pre-historic times. Major civilizations like India had developed techniques for mining and processing, particularly for ornamental purposes. It is well established internationally that Indians were the first to identify, mine and process diamonds and study their properties. This paper describes how diamonds were being referred to in the famous epic's Ramayana and Mahabharata, Purana - Srimadbhagavat and teachings of the Buddha. Developments in modern science have enabled understanding of the science of materials as well as that of diamond and other gems. The landmark experiments in determination of composition of diamond have been described. The development of basic crystallographic principles and the structure of diamond crystals have been discussed.
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National Council of Science Museums
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13-19p.: col.ill.
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application/pdf
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http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2459
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en
sa
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National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
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Diamonds -- India
Diamond mines and mining -- India.
Government of India
