What kind of diamond is Mosan diamond?

Mosan diamond, whose chemical name is synthetic silicon carbide, is similar to diamond in appearance and is a diamond imitation.

Mosan diamond was originally developed by C3 Company of the United States with an investment of 45 million dollars. Online in June, 1998. Its patent protection expired several years ago. At present, Mosan diamond is produced all over the world.

Its chemical composition is SiC, almost colorless, with refractive index of 2.56-2.69, dispersion of 0. 104, birefringence of 0.043, hardness of 9.25 and density of 3.22g/cm3. Detection method: using diiodomethane (density: 3.32g/cm3) liquid, mosan stone floats and diamond sinks. You can also use a magnifying glass to observe inclusions and fire method for auxiliary identification.

Extended data

The origin of Mosang diamond: 50,000 years ago, a meteorite broke through the sky and fell in Arizona, forming a huge crater on the surface, which was 570 feet deep and one mile in diameter. Some meteorite remains are also scattered in the desert. 1893, the Nobel Prize-winning French chemist Dr. Henry Mosan discovered these glittering silicon carbide fragments in Diablo Canyon. 1905, this new gem is named after Mosan internationally.

100 years later, Luo Lina Laboratory in North Carolina developed a large Mosan gem for decoration for the first time with high technology. 1980 was successfully developed in the laboratory, and 1996 was exclusively produced by C3 Company, an American listed company. Combining science and technology with patented cutting technology, it shows a spark that shines more than diamonds and is successfully introduced into the market.

Characteristics of Mosang diamond:

1, colorless: Mosan diamond itself is colorless. Because of its high refractive index, its fire color will produce different fire color effects with the intensity of light in different environments.

2. Hardness: Diamond is the hardest gem in nature, with Mohs hardness of 10, and Mosan diamond is second only to diamond, with Mohs hardness of 9.25.

3. Growing environment: Diamonds are carbon minerals naturally growing underground, with low output. Mosang diamond is a combination of carbon and silicon, and the cultivation process is risky and low cost.

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