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| Further within the spiral | | Further within the spiral | ||
| a spiral-cut diamond | | a spiral-cut diamond | ||
− | | Raw {{w|diamond}}s are {{w|Diamond cut|cut}} to form {{w|Gemstone|gems}} used in {{w|jewellery}}. To expose the natural beauty of the mineral, the cut has to create symmetrical flat surfaces (facets) at | + | | Raw {{w|diamond}}s are {{w|Diamond cut|cut}} to form {{w|Gemstone|gems}} used in {{w|jewellery}}. To expose the natural beauty of the mineral, the cut has to create symmetrical flat surfaces (facets) at proper angles to each other so white light {{w|refraction|refracts}} and {{w|Reflection (physics)|reflects}} within the finished gem, possibly multiple times, also {{w|Dispersion (optics)|dipersing}} on its way back to the viewer's eye, creating a brilliant look. Cutting a diamond in a spiral shape would be likely counter-productive and very difficult because of the material's {{w|brittleness}}. |
It is a self-reference to the spiral "planet" the item is located on. | It is a self-reference to the spiral "planet" the item is located on. | ||
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| a golden radio tuned to 1.618 MHz | | a golden radio tuned to 1.618 MHz | ||
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| People | | People |