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15.12.2009
Originally founded by Henri Moissan at the turn of the 20th century, moissanite is a rare mineral with the chemical formula SiC. The mineral is extremely scarce and is only found in the remnants of meteorites. Once the compound was researched, scientists were able to reconstruct the mineral synthetically, as it is simply silicon carbide. Since the mineral is incredibly rare, virtually all of the moissanite used today is synthesized.
Today the mineral is most commonly utilized in its crystal form for jewelry. Ranking in with a 9.5 on the Mohs scale, moissanite jewelry is extremely hard and resembles diamonds. The mineral is often used as a substitute for diamonds in moissanite rings and pendants.
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