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Moissanite - Facts About Moissanite
Moissanite is composed of silicon carbide, a hard substance rated 9.25 on the Mohs scale. Small samples have been discovered in meteorites, but the moissanite that's sold for use in jewelry is lab grown. Use these links to learn about the history and characteristics of moissanite.
About Moissanite
Moissanite is a rare mineral that was discovered in the nineteenth century within a meteorite. Facts about moissanite and opinions about the synthetic versions being sold in today's jewelry.
Moissanite
Information about the characteristics of synthetic moissanite.