Moissanite -vs- Diamond



Dr. Moissan, a French chemist, discovered a meteorite in the Diablo Canyon in 1893. It was made up of a rare mineral with almost identical properties of a diamond. Charles & Colvard TM has lab created this jewel. It is extremely more affordable compared to the cost of fine diamonds.

Moissanite have very slight inclusions, not seen by the naked eye, and colors are slightly tinted to near colorless. Equivalent to a VVS1 H-I color of a Diamond.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moissanite

Unique Properties

Here is a chart to show you the differences.

Refractive Index (Brilliance) Dispersion (Fire) Luster Index Mohs Hardness Toughness Specific Gravity
Created Moissanite 2.65-2.69 0.104 20.4% 9.25 Excellent 3.21
Diamond 2.42 0.044 17.2% 10 Good* 3.52

*In cleavage direction, otherwise Excellent.

1 ct. Round brilliant, near flawless VVS1 quality, H-I color Diamond $12,000.00
-VS-
Same quality Moissanite $680.00

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Refer to my Diamond Chart for sizes.