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Re:Bosch gives go-ahead for volume production of silicon car... by view on Saturday December 04, 2021 @05:32AM (#29439986)
Not related to semiconductors but I've recently bought a ring with a lab made silicon carbide moissanite crystal.

They're incredibly beautiful and I think a good alternative to diamonds:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite

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Re:Bosch gives go-ahead for volume production of silicon car... by thomasmg on Saturday December 04, 2021 @09:41AM (#29441093)
I bought one for my wife's wedding ring as well. The local jeweller (who made the rings) tested it with his diamond tester device -- and the led light said 'diamond'. He was a bit surprised :-)
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Re:Bosch gives go-ahead for volume production of silicon car... by trulyme on Saturday December 04, 2021 @11:17AM (#29441776)
Wikipedia agrees... :)

> As some of its properties are quite similar to diamond, moissanite can be used for scams. Testing equipment based on measuring thermal conductivity in particular may give deceiving results.

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