Can a real diamond be scratched?
Yes, it’s true, diamonds are the hardest substance on earth, and can only be scratched by other diamonds.
What is able to scratch a diamond?
There is nothing that can scratch a diamond except another diamond. A mineral like talc, on the other hand, is a 1 on the scale. You could scratch it with any hard material, even your fingernail. Natural talc is one of the softest minerals in the world.
Is it true that diamonds are worthless?
Diamonds are intrinsically worthless: Former De Beers chairman (and billionaire) Nicky Oppenheimer once succinctly explained, “diamonds are intrinsically worthless.” Diamonds aren’t forever: They actually decay, faster than most rocks.
Can a rock scratch a diamond?
Diamond is the hardest mineral; no other mineral can scratch a diamond. Quartz is a 7. It can be scratched by topaz, corundum, and diamond. Quartz will scratch minerals that have a lower number on the scale.
How do you test a diamond to see if it’s real?
To tell if your diamond is real, place the stone in front of your mouth and, like a mirror, fog it up with your breath. If the stone stays fogged for a few seconds, then it’s probably a fake. A real diamond won’t fog up easily since the condensation doesn’t stick to the surface.
Does a fake diamond sparkle?
A fake diamond will have rainbow colors that you can see inside the diamond. “They do sparkle, but it’s more of a gray color. If you see something with rainbow colors [inside the stone], it could be a sign that it’s not a diamond.”
What does a raw diamond look like through a loupe?
A loupe is a special magnifying glass that jewelers use. Put the diamond under the loupe or microscope and look for rounded edges that have tiny indented triangles. A real raw diamond should also appear like it has a coat of vaseline over it. Cut diamonds will have sharp edges.
What are jewelers looking for in diamonds?
Jewellers typically use a monocular, handheld loupe in order to magnify gemstones and other jewelry that they wish to inspect. A 10× magnification is good to use for inspecting jewelry and hallmarks and is the Gemological Institute of America’s standard for grading diamond clarity.