Diamond called specially treated natural mineral (diamond), consisting mainly of carbon molecules.That is the chemical composition of it is similar to the usual black, but, thanks to the special structure of the crystal lattice, when cut becomes a unique (one might even say fascinating) shine.
Humanity is known that stone since ancient times, and throughout the time of its production and the use of it was accompanied by the most mysterious legends and endowed with extraordinary properties.Now, when people learned to create artificial stones and industrially produced zirconia (aka - FIAN), the value of a diamond does not become lower, but rather the contrary.For the right of owning large diamonds and is now committed terrible crimes, including mass killings.And there is hardly a lady in the world, which have agreed to accept decoration with these amazing minerals.
in diamond jewelry and cubic zirconia is now used on almost equal terms.Undoubtedly, products with natural diamonds are much more expensive, so not everyone can afford.A beautiful earrings or pendants want to wear all, regardless of financial status, and therefore cheaper zirconium is almost always found in silver, and increasingly in gold.How to distinguish phianites of diamonds by their appearance, many do not know, so do not try to do this when buying.In fact, these two materials are so similar refractive indices that the initial examination they may confuse even experienced jewelers.The difference of the diamond cubic zirconia consists primarily in its chemical composition.Besides diamond - it's one of the hardest natural materials on earth (which is not the LPI).Many of the physical parameters of the diamond (density, thermal conductivity) also differ greatly from those of zirconium.So the question of how to distinguish phianites of diamonds in the laboratory, does not arise.
But do not run the same every time you buy a piece of jewelry in a specialized laboratory!Experts say that the layman to distinguish one from the other stone is practically impossible, especially if it is small.To confirm the authenticity of diamonds, each product is usually a certificate or passport, which shows the quality of the mineral, its purity, authenticity is confirmed.
only way how to distinguish phianites of diamonds by their appearance - for cutting.And this method works only in the case when the stones are large enough.At the brink of cubic zirconia can be slightly rounded (what a diamond simply can not be).So with minimal doubt on this account from the purchase should be abandoned.
Although there are several methods of how to distinguish phianites of diamonds, but especially they should not count.Some jewelers recommend to breathe on the stone (diamonds are not misted).Others - spend them on the glass (from the diamond on the glass surface will be required to track and he was thus not a bit hurt).But in the jewelry store buyer unlikely to do all these manipulations, so it is better not to experiment, and to buy expensive products from reliable vendors with an impeccable reputation.
