[Jewelry making - Article 00150] - Re: [Orchid] CZ-Synthetic

[The Doctor]

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>         I was under the impression that to be a synthetic, the man
>     made stone is made of the same properties as a natural occurring
>     stone or mineral with the same exact properties. What natural stone
>     possess the same chemical properties and RI, Specific gravity and
>     MOH hardness of CZ??? Or have I missed a natural CZ somewhere? Oh
>     wait I forgot "diamondeque or is that diamondyuck"! Respectfully
>     Kenneth Ferrell 

    Yes, Kenneth. Man-made CZ has the same chemical, optical and
    physical properties as the natural mineral. I'm afraid that,
    according to what I was taught at GIA, you did indeed miss a natural
    CZ somewhere. Respectfully, James Duncan.


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