Moissanite is a gemstone that is often used as a diamond simulant. It is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of silicon carbide. Moissanite is very hard and durable, and it has a refractive index that is very close to that of diamond. This makes it a very good choice for use in jewelry, as it is both beautiful and durable.
Moissanite was first discovered in 1893 by the French scientist Henri Moissan. Moissan was studying samples of rock from a meteorite that had fallen in Arizona when he discovered a new mineral that he named moissanite. Moissanite is a very rare mineral, and it is only found in a few places on Earth.
