no Mosan diamond is a synthetic diamond that is the closest gemstone to diamond in physics and is often used as a substitute for diamond. It is not a real diamond. The main component of Mozambique diamond is silicon carbide, which is transparent to opaque and has a glassy luster on the surface. Its fire color is more than 2.5 times that of natural diamonds, making it particularly shiny, but its hardness is not as good as real diamonds.
The difference between Mozambique diamonds and diamonds
1. Different production volumes
Although moissanite is produced in small quantities in nature, its artificial synthesis is very convenient. Most of the moissanite diamonds we see today are artificially synthesized;
Diamonds are a scarce species, and there are very few truly natural diamonds that cannot be artificially synthesized.
2. Different production methods
Mozambique drill processing is simple, usually only requiring professional tools and can be made in a few days;
Diamonds go through a series of processing steps such as mining, cutting, and polishing, which require high levels of craftsmanship.
3. Different fire colors
The fire color of Mozambique diamonds is more than 2.5 times that of diamonds, emitting a warm light that is more brilliant and vibrant than diamonds;
Diamonds emit a cold light, mainly soft and bright blue light.
4. Different constituent elements
Diamond is composed of carbon element, while moissanite is composed of silicon carbide.
5. Different hardness
The hardness of diamonds is 10, while that of Mozambique diamonds is about 9.25. They can also cut glass and are afraid of severe impact.
6. Different densities
Diamond has a higher density than moissanite. When tested with diiodomethane liquid, Mozambique diamonds will float and diamonds will sink. If cut according to the specification of one carat diamond, the weight of a moissanite will be less than 1 carat.
7. Different refractive indices
Due to their different crystal structures, moissanite is birefringent while diamond is birefringent, resulting in a brighter and more dazzling fiery color than diamond.
8. Different prices
Generally speaking, the price of Mozambique diamonds is only a fraction of that of diamonds. Mosan diamonds weighing over one carat are only 1/100 of the price of diamonds. The price of a one carat diamond on the market ranges from 50000 to 200000 yuan, while the price of a one carat moissanite diamond generally does not exceed 5000 yuan, and some are even just a few hundred yuan.