Diamond – Lab-made, Faceted, Colorless
Another synthetic gem once popular as a diamond simulant, lithium niobate's dispersion of 0.13 also exceeds diamond's dispersion. Lithium niobate rounds, approximately 10 and 15 carats. © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
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Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA
Gemstone | Diamond |
Natural or man made | Lab-made |
Gem State | Faceted |
Color | Colorless |
Transparency | Transparent |