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This 1.04 ct black submetallic round brilliant, initially represented as diamond, was identified as boron carbide. Photo by G. Choudhary.
Boron Carbide: A New Imitation of Black Diamond

The Gem Testing Laboratory in Jaipur identified a black diamond-like specimen as boron carbide, a ceramic material typically used in nuclear, military, and aerospace applications.

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