in Type I diamonds, the presence of aluminum atoms as an impurity increases the number of holes in such as semiconductor diamonds, which act as acceptors. The nitrogen and nitrogen or boron atoms in Type II diamonds act as donors. Also known as acceptor impurity.
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(2009). acceptor. In: Manutchehr-Danai, M. (eds) Dictionary of Gems and Gemology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72816-0_92
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