Hope Diamond

The Hope Diamond is a large, deep blue diamond, currently housed in the Smithsonian Institution. The diamond is legendary for the misfortunes it supposedly visits upon its possessors.

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Diamond - Smithsonian Institution

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The Hope Diamond exhibits red fluorescence under ultraviolet light and is classified as a Type IIb diamond.

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Fluorescence - Ultraviolet

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