{"id":1313,"date":"2022-06-22T10:44:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T10:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/?p=1313"},"modified":"2022-10-16T16:18:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T16:18:43","slug":"moissanite-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsjewelryy.com\/moissanite-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Moissanite (Is it Right for You?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moissanite is a beautiful, unique gemstone that has caught the attention of many jewelry lovers in recent years. Although not as popular as other gemstones like diamonds<\/a> and emeralds, it\u2019s earned a decent amount of popularity, thanks to its fascinating physical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will tell you everything you need to know about moissanite. And who knows? It might just be your next favorite gemstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is moissanite? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Moissanite is a type of naturally-occurring mineral known as silicon carbide. It was discovered in Arizona in 1893 by Dr. Henri Mossan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mineral was first mistaken for diamond, but its distinctive properties were later realized, and it was named Moissanite (after its discoverer, Mossan). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it was first found in nature, Moissanite rarely occurs naturally, and when it does, it is usually in small quantities, not enough for making jewelry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moissanite has a high refractive index of 2.65 to 2.69, which makes it shine brilliantly. It’s mainly clear-colored but may also appear green, blue, or yellow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is moissanite formed? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because it’s rare in nature, moissanite is mainly produced in laboratories by processing silicon carbide crystals under very high temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moissanite gemstone has a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale. (The Mohs scale ranges from 1 to 10, and a high rating means that a gemstone is hard and can withstand everyday wear and tear.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does moissanite symbolize?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moissanite is said to symbolize good luck, progress, and prosperity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you pronounce moissanite?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moissanite is pronounced: “Moy-suh-nite” (\/m\u02c8\u0254\u026as\u0259n\u02cca\u026at\/ ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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