Crystal Structure Differences: Lab Grown vs. Natural Diamonds

{"AutoID":186,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1750681764533)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1750681764533)\/","CreatedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","ModifiedBy":"Rahul Bohra ","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Crystal Structure Differences: Lab Grown vs. Natural Diamonds","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere has always been a debate between lab grown vs natural diamonds. Consumers are curious to know more about lab grown diamonds, the differences between the two, the chemical and crystal structure, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn this blog, we take you through the crystal structure differences of \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/a\u003e and mined diamonds\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab grown diamond vs. mined diamond: Formation processes and their impact on structure\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMined diamond formation\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/difference-between-synthetic-and-mined-diamonds/\"\u003eMined diamonds\u003c/a\u003e are formed inside the Earth\u0026rsquo;s crust. They are formed as a result of extreme pressure and temperature conditions that occur naturally. These conditions also take millions to billions of years, which allows carbon atoms to slowly combine and arrange into a diamond crystal structure.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoreover, unlike \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/lab-grown-diamond-process/\"\u003elab manufactured diamonds\u003c/a\u003e, mined diamonds may have varying properties in one diamond because different parts of the diamond have different crystal formations due to varying conditions. The result: growth in different sections, and hence, different crystal structures within one stone.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome factors that affect the mined diamond crystal structure are:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe time frame\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFluctuations in temperature and pressure\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe presence of trace elements\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInteractions with elements in the environment\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab grown diamond formation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab made diamonds are created using two methods: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Each method gives the diamonds different structural characteristics.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe HPHT method leads to uniform crystal structure and fewer inclusions compared to natural diamonds. In the \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/cvd-diamonds-everything-you-need-to-know/\"\u003eCVD diamond process\u003c/a\u003e, the layer by layer deposition allows control over crystal orientation. This leads to diamonds with superior structural perfection compared to natural diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural differences between lab grown vs. natural diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width:800px\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLab Grown Diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpurities and inclusions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eCVD lab diamonds have low nitrogen content and hence low impurities. \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/hpht-lab-grown-diamonds-history-process-and-benefits/\"\u003eHPHT diamonds\u003c/a\u003e contain metallic inclusions.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNatural diamonds have more impurities due to the high nitrogen content.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth patterns\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eLab grown diamonds usually have a uniform growth pattern because of the controlled growth environment in laboratories.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNatural diamonds usually have complex growth patterns that result from changing environmental conditions during formation\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuminescence properties\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eLab created diamonds display different fluorescence characteristics depending on their formation method.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMined diamonds display blue fluorescence under ultraviolet light due to nitrogen-related defects. They also have varying intensities and distribution patterns.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal and electrical properties\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab diamonds are made in controlled environments and hence can have\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ecan create semiconducting properties that differ from the insulating behavior of mined diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNatural diamonds with higher nitrogen content may exhibit slightly different thermal conductivity compared to ultra-pure lab grown diamonds.\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the crystal structural properties of lab diamonds and mined diamonds impact its application\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewelry\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab grown diamonds have more structural clarity and fewer inclusions. This makes them more attractive for use in making jewelry. Their superior optical performance lends them well for different kinds of jewelry pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, natural diamonds are also preferred for making jewelry for their rarity and natural properties. Mined diamonds are sought after for their unique inclusions that allow one of a kind jewelry pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe jewelry industry gives a lot of weightage to \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/how-to-find-high-quality-lab-grown-diamonds-on-a-budget/\"\u003ehigh quality diamonds\u003c/a\u003e without inclusions and with superior performance, making lab grown diamonds a preferred option.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLab manufactured diamonds are more suitable to industrial applications because they allow production with specific properties and orientations. This makes it more useful for specific industrial applications. Also, the ability to control imperfections and impurities in lab diamonds leads to more predictable performance when used in industrial applications.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumming up\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile the lab grown vs. natural diamond debate will probably continue, we\u0026rsquo;ve explained what the differences are. There are significant differences, which make lab grown diamonds more favorable than mined diamonds, for different purposes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nIf you\u0026rsquo;re looking to purchase \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-buy-lab-created-diamonds-with-gia-certified/\"\u003eGIA certified lab manufactured diamonds\u003c/a\u003e, explore the vast lab diamonds available at \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003eGrown Diamond Corporation\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople Also Read\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/brilliant-cut-vs-crushed-ice-lab-grown-diamonds-a-comprehensive-guide/\"\u003eBrilliant Cut vs Crushed Ice Lab Grown Diamonds: A Comprehensive Guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-elongated-cushion-cut-diamonds/\"\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/why-lab-grown-diamonds-proportions-matter/\"\u003eWhy Lab Grown Diamonds Proportions Matter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/lesser-known-facts-about-the-kohinoor-diamond/\"\u003eLesser-Known Facts About the Kohinoor Diamond\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/lab-grown-black-diamonds-and-carbonados-where-and-how-to-buy/\"\u003eLab Grown Black Diamonds and Carbonados: Where and How to Buy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":null,"Image_Alt":null,"KeyWords":null,"MetaDescription":null,"MetaTitle":"Crystal Structure Differences: Lab Grown vs. Natural Diamonds","CanonicalLink":null,"MetaContent":null,"SeqNo":null,"Slug":"crystal-structure-differences-lab-grown-vs-natural-diamonds","GetTitle":"crystal-structure-differences-lab-grown-vs-natural-diamonds","GetImageUrl":null}