What is Moissanite? The biggest difference between Moissanite and diamond

Many people must have heard of moissanite. In fact, moissanite is not a real diamond. Moissanite is often used as a substitute for diamond. Moissanite also comes in many different shapes and rich colors.

Natural moissanite is extremely rare and is only used in scientific research. Ordinary people cannot buy it even if they have money. In 1980, the American 3C company successfully developed and cultivated moissanite: Cultivated moissanite uses a natural moissanite as a seed to simulate the growth environment of natural moissanite to grow crystals. Generally, one carat needs 5 to 6 months to grow. The quality of these crystals is controlled during artificial cultivation. After polishing and cutting, they can be used as moissanite for jewelry. In other words, the moissanite available on the market now are actually cultivated moissanite in laboratory research, and are divided into three categories: domestic moissanite (slightly yellowish/slightly green below H color), American moissanite (EF color excellent white) and Belgian magic star diamond (D color extremely white). The clarity and cut of Belgian magic star diamond are more outstanding.

1. Hardness: Diamond can be called the hardest substance in nature, so a diamond hardness tester will leave marks on the surface of moissanite when doing a scratching experiment, while a scratching tester will not leave marks on the surface of diamond.

2. Specific gravity: Moissanite is lighter than diamond. The specific gravity of diamond is 3.52, while the specific gravity of moissanite is only 3.22. For unmounted materials, it is easy to distinguish the two using methyl iodide specific gravity liquid (specific gravity 3.32).

3. Refractive index: Moissanite has double refraction, so it is not difficult to see the double image of the moissanite ridgeline and bottom tip if you observe carefully. At this time, if you change the observation angle, the double image will still appear. Experienced identification personnel can distinguish the two.

4. Fire: Speaking of fire, we have to praise moissanite. The fire of moissanite is 2.4 times higher than that of diamond. Comparing moissanite and diamond under optical instruments, the rainbow light emitted by moissanite is very shocking.

5. Cutting: Most cut moissanites have relatively rounded edges, which is completely different from the sharp edges of diamonds.

1. Avoid violent vibration

Although many inlaid jewelry is designed with a sturdy base, it is not suitable for violent vibration. Some work requires knocking and knocking, so you have to take it off. Only by cherishing your jewelry can it keep its brilliance forever.

2. Avoid putting multiple pieces of jewelry together

Moissanite is second only to South African diamond in hardness, so when Moissanite is placed together, it is easy to be scratched due to friction, so it should be stored separately in a box or transparent plastic bag. Other gemstones and jades should be handled in the same way when collected.

3. Avoid chemical gases and polluted environment

For example: all jewelry should not be treated with sulfur, and emeralds should not be treated with pesticides or other sprays.

4. Avoid putting it together with cosmetics

If the ring is stained with cosmetics, its luster will be weakened; especially moissanite, which is very easy to stick to oily cosmetics, so it must be strictly separated.

5. Avoid taking medicines

Acidic and alkaline chemicals can corrode the surface of moissanite, reduce its beauty, and may also damage its internal structural molecules, making it loose. Some drugs can produce chemical reactions on jewelry, causing it to change color and deteriorate. Therefore, items containing acidic and alkaline chemicals should not be placed together with moissanite.

6. Avoid high temperature and exposure to the sun

When Moissanite is exposed to strong sunlight or high temperature, its internal structure molecules will expand, causing cracks and fissures, which will affect its beauty and value, and may even cause it to break. Therefore, do not place Moissanite near heat sources.

Mainly look at the grade parameters of moissanite, mainly including the color of 30-point moissanite, the clarity of 30-point moissanite, the weight of 30-point moissanite and the cut of 30-point moissanite. Generally speaking, the price of 30-point moissanite ranges from hundreds to thousands. It is recommended to choose a 30-point moissanite that suits you according to your budget. However, in general, the price of 30-point moissanite is much cheaper than that of 30-point diamond. Therefore, if consumers do not want to maintain value, 30-point moissanite jewelry is a good choice. Moissanite is a new diamond imitation product developed by C3 Company in the United States. The common color of moissanite is slightly yellow. The appearance of moissanite is similar to that of natural diamonds, but the price of moissanite and diamonds is far different, about one-tenth of natural diamonds. Many people find it difficult to distinguish the difference between moissanite and real diamonds. Moissanite has high hardness and is more popular, so it is suitable as a clothing decoration.