What’s a Black Diamond?
The black diamond, also known as carbonado, is a natural polycrystalline diamond found in Brazil and the Central African Republic. The stone is found is alluvial deposits, meaning sediment or soil deposited near running water, such as a river. The black diamond has a unique natural color that ranges from dark gray to black. Carbonados are also much more porous than other diamonds, which further sets them apart. In this post, we’ll discuss the unusual properties of the black diamond, theories on its origin, and one of the most famous black diamonds in the world.