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Record 1 2004-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A visible, shadow-like line on the surface of, or inside, a diamond, caused by irregularities in the crystal structure.

CONT

Growth or grain lines are fine lines or ripples caused by irregular crystallization. They are also referred to as twinning lines. Sometimes diamonds look hazy when many of these lines are present.

Key term(s)
  • growing line
  • grow line
  • growth-line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Fine ligne à la surface ou à l'intérieur d'un diamant causée par une cristallisation irrégulière.

CONT

Lignes de croissance. Ce sont de petites lignes ou rides causées par une cristallisation irrégulière. [...] Parfois, elles donnent une apparence voilée au diamant.

Spanish

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