Most of the Mozambique diamonds on the market are artificial diamonds. Moissanite, also known as moissanite, is scientifically referred to as synthetic carbon silica. Natural Mozambique diamonds are very rare and only appear in meteorite craters. Their colors are mostly dark green and black, and most Mozambique diamonds on the market are artificially synthesized. The appearance of Mozambique diamond is extremely similar to natural diamonds, difficult to distinguish with the naked eye, and it is also a gemstone with physical properties close to natural diamonds.
The difference between Mozambique diamonds and diamonds
Firstly, the specific gravity is different. The specific gravity of Mozambique drill is only 3.22; The specific gravity of diamonds is 3.52, and Mozambique diamonds are lighter than diamonds.
Secondly, due to differences in hardness, scratches will be left on the surface of the Mozambique drill when subjected to scratching tests; And the scratch gauge will not leave scratches on the surface of the diamond, indicating that the hardness of the moissanite is lower than that of the diamond.
Once again, the cutting is different. The edges of the Mozambique drill are relatively round and blunt; Diamonds have sharp edges.
Finally, there is a difference in conductivity. When identified using a conductivity meter or a moissanite, 80% of moissanite diamonds are electrical conductors and therefore have conductivity; Diamonds are non-conductive.