Diamond look-alikes
Carbon (C)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Diamond. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Moissanite
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Also known as: Silicon Carbide
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO₂)
Also known as: CZ
White Sapphire
Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃)
Also known as: Colorless Corundum
Topaz
Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Also known as: Fluorine-bearing aluminum silicate
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