Gemological tool
Thermal Probe
Confirms diamond, but always follow up with a moissanite tester
Typical price$ 20 - 150
PortabilityHighly portable
Field notePocket-sized, battery
How to use it
- Allow the probe to fully charge and warm up
- Touch the tip gently and briefly to a clean, flat surface of the stone
- Read the display: diamond shows a high thermal conductivity signal
- If result is positive, immediately test with a moissanite-specific tester
- Clean the probe tip between tests