substitutes which can show same results - astrologically and whose chemical composition is also nearly same as diamond.
2007-05-02 03:45:10 · 17 answers · asked by andromeda 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
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2007-05-07 02:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by bharu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either Cubic ZIrconia or a Rhenzite (sp). Rhenzites are actually sold at the popular "Wedding Day Diamonds" stores as a popular substitute to a real diamond. They only cost $50 per carat so you could get her a 1.5 large carat for only $150 and it looks a lot like a real diamond.
2016-03-18 22:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zirconia has a higher refractive index than diamond and looks even more brilliant when cut properly.
If you are considering cutting tools Cubic Boron Niride is a good substitute.
If it is for electronic substrate, Aluminum Nitide is good.
If it is astrology it is only faith laced with a lot of hope. Get someone to give you the cheaper Zirconia calling it diamond. It will work as well.
2007-05-02 21:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by A.V.R. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cubic zirconium is a popular substitute for diamonds. As for astrological properties, neither diamonds nor zirconiums have any. There is no such thing.
Zirconiums are made of zirconium and diamonds are made of carbon. So chemically they are not the same. Graphite, however is pure carbon, just like diamond, so it is chemically the same only graphite's carbon atoms form in flat sheets while diamond's atoms form in three-dimensional tetrahedrons. Graphite doesn't resemble diamonds very much, though.
2007-05-08 12:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by Brant 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the parameters given, there is no substitute, I don't know about "astrologically" , but diamond is pure carbon, "nearly the same" would be "nearly" pure carbon, but if not pure it won't be a diamond. Common substitutes are made of completely different elements.
2007-05-02 03:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by tinkertailorcandlestickmaker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No substitute for that purpose. If it is just for decorative jewellery, cubic zirconia (American Diamonds) are OK. For industrial purpose also, cubic zirconia and non-gem grade synthetic diamonds are used.
For astrological purpose, you need real genuine diamond.
2007-05-02 04:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamond has no substitute. Other stone which comes closer to some extent is Saffire
2007-05-02 03:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by Shemit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Kolkata,when one has to wear diamonds for astrological reasons and cannot afford it, he goes for "American Diamonds" or cubic zirconia...but the chemical composition is not the same.I believe they show good results, too.
2007-05-02 06:50:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sarmila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE DIAMOND THAT WE GET TODAY OR BUY ARE ALL REAL BUT WE CAN DUPLICATE IT BY COMPRESSING CARBON MOLECULAR STRUCTURES TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT IT GETS IN THE DIAMOND FAMILY SHAPE ORIGINAL DIAMONDS ARE ALSO MADE IN THIS WAY BY COMPRESSION TROUGH MANY LAYERS OF EARTH
2007-05-03 00:19:28 · answer #9 · answered by rahul p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-03 19:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by sunil m mistry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charcoal.
2007-05-02 04:18:42 · answer #11 · answered by 24carat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋