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DIAMOND.
duced accompanied with a particular sensation on the nerves in contact with them—Or, if a diamond and a pebble, of equal size, be rubbed together in the same manner, the diamond will not be easily moved, as its projecting surface will penetrate the pebble.
To ascertain the supposed phosphorescence of diamonds | have tried many experiments (described by authors) without any satisfactory result, nor have my friends had any better success, even in a single instance.
The combustion of the Diamond is a property very generally known. It burns with great brilliancy underaflame urged by oxygen gas; and if exposed on a support of clay to a strong heat, it may be totally consumed[1].
- ↑ The Author has effected a sensible alteration on fragments with the blow-pipe.
