Non-diamond (Glass or Industrial Byproduct)

Non-diamond (Glass or Industrial Byproduct) · Rough/Amorphous shard

N/A (Uncut/Rough) Cut

Non-diamond (Glass or Industrial Byproduct) - Rough/Amorphous shard

Carat

Estimated 100-200 carats (based on physical dimensions)

Color

Colorless/Transparent

Clarity

Slightly Included (Visible flow lines and bubbles)

Shape

Rough/Amorphous shard

Overall Assessment

This object is a piece of transparent waste glass or industrial byproduct. It lacks the refractive index, crystal structure, and dispersion of a natural or lab-grown diamond.

Cut Quality

N/A (Uncut/Rough)

Brilliance

Low (Refractive index much lower than diamond)

Fire

None visible

Scintillation

None

Proportions

Asymmetric shards with conchoidal fracturing

Symmetry

None

Polish

None

Fluorescence

Inert (None)

Inclusions

Gas bubbles and internal flow lines characteristic of glass

Blemishes

Heavy surface abrasions, jagged edges, and chips

Origin

Man-made industrial cullet or glass waste

Treatment Detection

N/A (Material is not a diamond)

Estimated Value

Negligible market value

Certification Estimate

Uncertifiable as a diamond

Investment Potential

Zero

Similar Diamonds

None (Visual characteristics align with silica glass)

Setting Suggestions

Not suitable for jewelry setting

Care & Maintenance

Handle with care as edges appear sharp and may cause cuts

Interesting Facts

The specimen displays conchoidal fractures, a key diagnostic feature for glass and quartz, whereas diamonds exhibit octahedral cleavage.

Identified on 5/5/2026