Help I.D this stone

[Wally69]

The odd sapphire has been known to form trigons - but the locality is known for the odd diamond and most sapphires from there are coloured, so here's hoping.

P.S. - for $&@ sake Reeks, get your ass to the jewellers now and get that stone tested, don't leave us hanging for a moment longer.

 

[rough2cut]

Im a diamond cutter but Im not too sure myself. If it is diamond that's not going to be an easy cutting job.

 

[Heatho]

Being proven wrong doesn't bother me but...... Just hope I'm not in this case, would love to see a member score a proven real Diamond, would be great.

 

[Pegleg]

Not that i know much about diamonds but is it hydrophobic?

 

[Reeks]

Saw the jeweller today on my way to buy a burrito for lunch and he has a diamond tester so tomorrow we shall all find out.
Damn that burrito was good.

Oh and a 1 carat cut diamond is about $10k he said ?

 

[Heatho]

Mmmmmm burrito.

 

[rough2cut]

1.2ct in that shape crystal will only yield 25pts. and its a difficult shape to cut. just don't want you getting the hopes too high.
This is one of the reasons I hate doing cutting for those starting out. Someone please find something huge to lift our spirits.

 

[M3talmiliti4]

Im surprised no one has suggested to try the specific gravity test?
This will give you a fair indication, of what it could be.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4975

Edit to add link

 

[Wally69]

Here is a pair of really big ones

 

[Dirtdemon]

Awesome find , congrats , and hoping for the best result for you , cant wait to hear of the outcome.

 

[Heatho]

Here is a pair of really big ones https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/1916/1457432949_image.jpg

Big burrito's or extremely small children.

 

[Heatho]

Im surprised no one has suggested to try the specific gravity test?
This will give you a fair indication, of what it could be.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4975

Edit to add link

I would have but the diamond tester is the very best way as it is either a simple yes or no answer.

 

[AtomRat]

Is it still a uv style diamond detector the jeweller uses ir do they look at r.i?

 

[rough2cut]

Its a termal conductivity test. Diamond can transfer hot to cold instantly red hot to liquid nitrogen wont crack allegedly.
Dont try this with the wifes engagement ring though.

 

[AtomRat]

Like pyrex sort of can sometimes.. don't try this over kitchen stove..

Interesting r2c thanks

 

[Reeks]

Results are in boys...

Not a 'D' unfortunately
Still a nice specimen to have though

 

[M3talmiliti4]

Bugger, oh well maybe next time then ey

 

[blisters]

That's a shame, did they identify what it is?
Jon

 

[silver]

Too nice to throw away ,... did they make you an offer on it or say how much it'd be worth.
Why cut it even if it was ,... looks much better than a diamond just how it is.

 

[AtomRat]

Bummer Reeks