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Characteristics of various types of diamonds are summarized and selection of a diamond for a diamond anvil cell (DAC) is discussed. A diamond crystal with little internal strain and few crystal defects must be selected for generating ultra high pressure. The selection of a diamond is also based on other factors, such as a need for transparency in ultraviolet or infrared for optical studies or a need for low luminescence for Raman studies. Synthetic type II a diamond is most appropriate for diamond anvils, because it has a high crystalline quality, high transparency and low luminescence.
