The Hope, the Jubilee, and the Excelsior are famous examples of which mineral?

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The Hope, the Jubilee, and the Excelsior are famous examples of which mineral?

These names point to famous diamonds, a mineral made of carbon organized in a crystal lattice that gives them exceptional hardness. The Hope Diamond, the Jubilee Diamond, and the Excelsior Diamond are all well-known examples of diamonds, which distinguishes them from rubies and sapphires (both forms of corundum) and emeralds (a type of beryl). The color and history of these stones—especially the famous blue Hope Diamond—highlight why they’re recognized specifically as diamonds, not other minerals.

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