About 80% of mined diamonds are unsuitable as gems. What are they called?
ACullinans
BBort
CBrilliants
DCarats
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Bort
Non-gem diamonds are called bort and are used industrially for cutting and grinding.
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