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What's the difference between a synthetic and natural diamond?
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A synthetic diamond is made from carbon, while a natural diamond is formed deep in the Earth. Synthetic diamonds are man-made and are composed of many smaller crystals that are bonded together to form a single stone. Natural diamonds are formed when carbon atoms bond together under extreme pressure and temperature conditions found deep in the Earth’s crust. The two types of diamonds have different physical properties, such as hardness, refractive index, and dispersion.