
Moissanite engagement rings are naturally occurring minerals that were first discovered in 1893 by French scientist Henri Moissan while examining rock samples from a meteorite crater in Arizona. The mineral is composed of silicon carbide and has a chemical formula of SiC.
Although moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral, most of the moissanite used in jewellery today is actually created in a laboratory. The process involves growing a crystal of silicon carbide under high heat and pressure conditions. The resulting gemstones have similar physical and optical properties to natural moissanite, but they are produced in a more controlled environment and can be made in larger sizes and with higher clarity and colour grades.
Moissanite is known for its exceptional brilliance and fire, which is a result of its high refractive index and dispersion. It is also extremely durable, with a hardness rating of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, making it …