Diamond look-alikes

Carbon

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Several 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

Also known as: Silicon Carbide

Cubic Zirconia

Zirconium Dioxide (stabilized)

Also known as: CZ

White Sapphire

Corundum

Also known as: Colorless Corundum

Topaz

Also known as: Aluminum Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide

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