Diamond Formula : Diamond Synthesis: A Gemmological Perspective Book

Preface; Introduction; Early development; Percy Bridgman and high pressure physics; Principles of diamond synthesis; Putting the pieces together; Success in diamond synthesis; Birth of a billion dollar industry; Part 2 Synthetic diamond friend or foe?; Synthetic diamonds; Gemmology of synthetic diamonds; Scientific testing of synthetic diamonds; Identification of synthetic diamonds; Gemmological testing; Specialised separation instruments; Treated synthetic diamonds; Part 3 New diamond makers; CVD and the new breed of diamond makers; Gemmology and diamond film technology; Other methods of diamond synthesis; Epilogue; Notes; Index.