Moissanite Heart Shape Pendant on Sterling Silver
Moissanite is a gemstone made of silicon carbide. It is known for its brilliance and fire, which are optical properties that describe how it reflects light.
- Brilliance and Fire: Moissanite has a higher refractive index than diamond, giving it more brilliance and fire.
- Hardness: It scores 9.25 on the Mohs scale of hardness, compared to diamonds, which score a 10.
- Cost: Moissanite is generally less expensive than diamonds.