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The phenomenon you describe is florescence. You can read more about it, below.

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Some diamonds can exhibit fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light, often appearing blue or white. This phenomenon is not always present in all diamonds and varies depending on the type and quality of the stone.

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Why do Diamonds that turn blue under ultra violet light?

Diamonds that turn blue under ultraviolet light have trace elements of boron in their crystal structure. These boron impurities absorb ultraviolet light and emit a blue fluorescence, causing the diamond to appear blue under UV light.


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Conflict diamonds are formed like any other diamond: deep within the earth's mantel under extreme pressure and ultra high heat. It's only when humans become involved in the 'business of diamonds' that diamonds are labeled as conflict diamonds.


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