Non-diamond (Glass/Slag/Industrial Refuse)

Non-diamond (Glass/Slag/Industrial Refuse) · Uncut / Amorphous

None (Rough/Broken) Cut

Non-diamond (Glass/Slag/Industrial Refuse) - Uncut / Amorphous

Carat

Indeterminate (Massive)

Color

Colorless with various inclusions and surface contaminants

Clarity

Included (I3 or lower equivalent)

Shape

Uncut / Amorphous

Overall Assessment

This specimen is not a diamond. The visual characteristics, specifically the rounded conchoidal fractures and lack of crystalline structure, are indicative of man-made glass or industrial slag.

Cut Quality

None (Rough/Broken)

Brilliance

Low (typical of low RI materials)

Fire

Weak (spectral colors visible due to stress/film)

Scintillation

Minimal

Proportions

N/A

Symmetry

N/A

Polish

Poor (Fractured surface only)

Fluorescence

Unknown

Inclusions

Bubbles, flow lines, and conchoidal fractures

Blemishes

Heavy surface abrasion and chipping

Origin

Terrestrial (Glass manufacturing byproduct or refuse)

Treatment Detection

N/A

Estimated Value

Negligible / Souvenir value only

Certification Estimate

N/A (Not gem-quality)

Investment Potential

Zero

Similar Diamonds

Cullet (Glass chunks)

Setting Suggestions

Specimen display only

Care & Maintenance

Handle with care as the sharp edges and conchoidal fractures can cause cuts.

Interesting Facts

The material displays a classic conchoidal fracture pattern commonly seen in glass and obsidian, but not in diamond.

Identified on 5/5/2026
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