How would I go about seeing it's real? It cuts glass, but I heard many objects (especially knock offs) can cut glass. If it's not real, it's a remarkable fake. Is there a way I can fnd out without going to a jeweler? should I appraise it? how?
2007-01-09 22:06:39 · 3 answers · asked by meowww 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
You should take it to a jeweler or a professional insurance appraiser. The appraiser would most likely take it to a jeweler, anyway, though. You definitely shouldn't take it to a pawn shop, for example, since you can expect to be offered much less than its actual value whether it's real or costume.
2007-01-09 22:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diamond is a carbon mineral with a hardness of 10 on the mohs scale. Basically its the hardest substance on earth, meaning nothing else will scratch it. I would get a piece of corundum and try to scratch the diamond. Be careful though because diamonds have cleavage planes which and be easially fractured if you apply too much force.
2007-01-10 02:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by josh_maurer2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-09 22:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by waif 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋