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Which does not contribute to the sparkle of diamonds?

RRB NTPC (Stage-I) 26/04/2016 / Shift-II 2016
✓ Answer: D Low refractive index
Diamond's high refractive index, internal reflection and dispersion contribute to its brilliance. A low index does not.
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