Identify Moissanite

faceted moissanite

Moissanite is a silicon carbide that can occur naturally or be grown in a lab. In nature, it’s extremely rare and, thus far, has only been found in upper mantle rocks and meteorites. Believe it or not, this gem occurs naturally as inclusions in Kimberlite, Xenoliths, and Lamproite. Because of Moissanite’s durability, it can be […]