Not a diamond; this material exhibits characteristic rounded gas bubbles indicative of manufactured green glass or slag.
Not a diamond; this material exhibits characteristic rounded gas bubbles indicative of manufactured green glass or slag. · Raw, unpolished fragment / Irregular shard
Not applicable Cut
Carat
Not applicable (not a gemstone/diamond)
Color
Fancy Green (Glass/Slag)
Clarity
Included (Contains numerous internal gas bubbles)
Shape
Raw, unpolished fragment / Irregular shard
Overall Assessment
The specimen is not a diamond or a gemstone, but rather a piece of green glass or industrial slag featuring prominent gas bubbles and conchoidal fracture.
Cut Quality
Not applicable
Brilliance
Low to moderate, typical of colored glass
Fire
Very low (low dispersion compared to diamond)
Scintillation
Poor due to lack of facets and presence of bubbles
Proportions
Not applicable
Symmetry
Not applicable
Polish
Rough fracture surface
Fluorescence
Unknown (requires UV testing)
Inclusions
Abundant rounded gas bubbles and swirl marks typical of glass
Blemishes
Surface pits and irregular conchoidal fractures
Origin
Industrial or decorative man-made glass
Treatment Detection
None applicable (artificial material)
Estimated Value
Minimal / Nominal value as decorative slag glass or cullet
Certification Estimate
Not certifiable as a gemstone by standard labs (GIA/AGS/IGI)
Investment Potential
None
Similar Diamonds
None (No gemological similarity to diamond)
Setting Suggestions
Not recommended for jewelry due to softness and fragility
Care & Maintenance
Handle with care to avoid chipping; clean with mild soap and water
Interesting Facts
The presence of spherical gas bubbles is a definitive diagnostic feature distinguishing glass from natural crystals and diamonds.