Fun Facts about Moissanite

Fun Facts about Moissanite

Watch Gem Expert and Rockhound Renata as she reveals the identity of a gemstone that is colorless, extremely hard, and has greater fire than a diamond…moissanite! Moissanite was named after Dr. F. Henri Moissan in 1893, who was the first person to discover natural moissanite and synthesize the gemstone. While moissanite has excellent hardness, this gemstone ranks 9.2 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it great for jewelry wearing! Moissanite comes in many other colors, including red, blue, yellow, pink, green, purple, and orange! Learn why moissanite is one of the top alternatives for natural diamonds.

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