Moissanite Collection
Moissanite is an ALL NATURAL occurring silicon carbide and its various crystalline polymorphs. It has the chemical formula SiC and is a rare mineral, discovered by the French chemist Henri Moissan in 1893.
Moissanite is a superior gemstone that will always stay bright and beautiful. Unlike other forms of diamond, moissanite never loses its sparkle or brilliance over time due to its hardness and refractive index that tests the best among all diamonds on the market!
Birefringence: 0.313 (6H form)
Category: Mineral species
Cleavage: (0001) indistinct
Color: Colorless, green, yellow
Crystal class: 6H polytype: dihexagonal pyramidal (6mm); H-M symbol: (6mm)
Crystal habit: Generally found as inclusions in other minerals
Crystal system: 6H polytype, most common: hexagonal
