Not a diamond; this is a piece of manufactured glass or quartz showing distinct conchoidal fracture marks and striations.
Not a diamond; this is a piece of manufactured glass or quartz showing distinct conchoidal fracture marks and striations. · Irregular fragment
Poor / Uncut raw fragment Cut
Carat
N/A (Not a gemstone)
Color
Colorless / Clear
Clarity
I3 equivalent due to extensive internal fractures and surface striations
Shape
Irregular fragment
Overall Assessment
The specimen shown in the image is definitively not a diamond. The visible conchoidal fracture lines, surface striations, and lack of diamond crystal habit indicate it is likely a shard of manufactured glass or quartz.
Cut Quality
Poor / Uncut raw fragment
Brilliance
Minimal
Fire
None
Scintillation
Poor
Proportions
Irregular fragment lacking standard facet proportions
Symmetry
Poor / Asymmetrical
Polish
Poor with visible surface marks and lines
Fluorescence
None observed
Inclusions
Heavy internal stress fractures and conchoidal ripples
Blemishes
Surface scratches, striations, and chips along the edge
Origin
Man-made glass or naturally occurring quartz crystal fragment
Treatment Detection
N/A
Estimated Value
Minimal or negligible commercial value
Certification Estimate
Cannot be certified by major gemological laboratories as a diamond
Investment Potential
None
Similar Diamonds
None, as this material is glass/quartz
Setting Suggestions
Not recommended for jewelry settings due to low durability and non-gem status
Care & Maintenance
Handle with care to avoid cuts from sharp edges
Interesting Facts
Displays textbook conchoidal fracture patterns characteristic of amorphous materials like glass or crypto-crystalline quartz