You Are Given Three Cut Gemstones, All Having a Mass

question 105

Essay

You are given three cut gemstones, all having a mass of about 2.5 g but with different cuts shapes).One you know to be a diamond.You must determine which of the other two is diamond and which is cubic zirconia.On the surface, all three appear the same.They are transparent and they sparkle.The only equipment available is a balance that reads to 0.01 g, a set of graduated cylinders, a thermometer, a ruler, a hot plate, sandpaper, and forceps.
How would you identify the "impostor" diamond? What important factor would you have to consider while doing your assessment?

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