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It was known to resist fire, and the only means of breaking it was by
dipping it in fresh warm goats milk, according to the ancients. Actually
inspite of being called the hardest substance, Diamond will break into a
thousand pieces if struck by a hammer. The Diamond is the emblem of
fearlessness and invincibility. It was for long considered a talisman in
battle. It is said to have the power of quenching the heat of certain
fevers. Diamond is referred to as the "King Gem". The Hindus believed
that a flawed diamond was so unlucky that it could even deprive the God
Indra of his highest heaven.
Diamond is the anniversary gemstone for the 30th
and 60th year of marriage. |
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