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Created moissanite has unique physical properties that truly make this gemstone different from all others. We can go into detail about the technical differences
among moissanite and all the other gemstones, however, the most important unique property of moissanite is how it actually looks when worn. Beauty is recognized as the most important
unique property of this gemstone. You do not need to read a lab report to see that moissanite has more
fire and luster than a diamond. Wear a ring or pair of earrings set with moissanite then you can see for your self how beautiful this gemstone really is compared to all
the other gems on the planet. Knowing that moissanite has a specific gravity of 3.21 and diamond has a specific gravity of 3.52 does not mean anything to the average consumer.
Another unique property of created moissanite is the fact that diamond and moissanite are the only gemstones that will test positive on a diamond tester.
For the consumer that wants know specifics about moissanite we have listed a chart with the technical properties:
| Compare |
Refractive Index |
Dispersion |
Luster |
Hardness
Mohs scale |
Specific Gravity |
| Moissanite |
2.65-2.69 |
0.104 |
20.4 |
9.25 |
3.21 |
| Diamond |
2.42 |
0.044 |
17.4 |
10.0 |
3.52 |
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