LPI - perhaps one of the most popular crystals used in jewelry.In fact, stone fianit - a precious synthetic crystal obtained in vitro.Beauty is not inferior to many natural gems, but its price is much lower.
Hue, which can emit a stone cubic zirconia, is determined by its chemical composition.During the experiments, which were held in the USSR in 1960, scientists have been trying to create a crystal with certain properties in order to apply it in the industry and technological innovations.But it turned out that the resulting empirically fianit (stone whose photo above) fond lovers of shiny jewelry.By its composition, everything phianites - is zirconia.Special processing allows to obtain a high level of refraction, is very similar to diamond.That's why it turns a kind of game of light in daylight and artificial radiation.
This property is sometimes confusing buyers who believe that cubic zirconia - it is a gem.In its external characteristics, it really can compete with the natural precious minerals.Especially interesting to watch the play of light in the ultraviolet.Artificially bred cubic zirconia stone glows bright blue, yellow, purple and other colors.
Of particular note is the name of the crystal.It was he who in honor of the research institution, which received the first samples - Physical Institute of the Academy of Sciences (FIAN).
To date, there are several ways of getting the precious fianites.The most common - method of crystallization.The container is immersed a special composition which is heated to a temperature colossal - 3000 degrees.Then quenched, resulting in rods container synthesized crystals.Depending on the additives in the alloy can obtain a variety of shades.Thanks to this method, cubic zirconia stone is often used to simulate the topaz, blue sapphire, ruby, green and purple amethyst chrysolites.
Undoubtedly, the production of artificial stone - a very costly venture, but it is several times more economical than starting the search for new deposits of diamonds, corundum and other valuable species.That's why cubic zirconia stone for a long time will remain in demand.Its popularity is simple: buy diamond jewelry many want, but not everyone can afford such a purchase.A graceful phianites with no less bright luster and variety of colors available to the general audience.Modern technologies allow to create true masterpieces, using the "zirconium cube."
In addition, valuable crystal in demand in the chemical industry, electronics and fine art.He is an excellent insulator at low and medium temperatures.And it becomes conductive material when heated above 300 degrees.Handle this stone is not easy.In view of the fragility of the structure it is often crumbles.To reduce breakage, cuts round off the edges a bit.
