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Definition of Simulated Diamonds

When it comes to precious stones, few can top the beauty and prestige of a diamond. It is one of the hardest substances on Earth. It is also prized for its rarity. In fact, diamond jewelry is sometimes even made in factories, though that can drop its appeal to some. These simulated diamonds are man-made and come in a variety of forms that mimic natural diamonds.

Composition
- Diamonds are made out of pure carbon. Simulated diamonds are composed of the same.
HPHT Method
- The most popular method of creating simulated diamonds is the High Pressure High Temperature method. Various weights are used in a superheated environment to put pressure on a cubic volume of carbon that will then become a simulated diamond.
CVM Method
- The Chemical Vapor Method is another way to make simulated diamonds. This method recreates the environment natural diamonds are born in and offers a surface for carbon atoms to form into diamonds.
Industry Uses
- The electronics and machining industries use synthetic diamonds because they are just as hard as diamonds, but much cheaper. Cutting tools often include diamonds and many are also used in electrodes thanks to their conductivity.
Impurities
- In order to create different colored diamonds for gemstones, various gases are added upon creation. This reflects the natural impurities often found in real diamonds.

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