C&S-Moissanite-Lab

Birthstone Information/Anniversary Stones/Gemstone Care/AGTA Codes

Quality Information & Color Information

Quality	Description	Variations
Very Good	Man-made, slightly tinted greenish yellow, good cut, very high dispersion

Care

Moissanite is rated “good” for everyday wear. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.

Properties & Reactions

Enhancement Code: SYN

Hardness: 9.25

RI: 2.65-2.69

Specific Gravity: 3.21

Optic Character: DR

Phenomena: None

Ultrasonic: Usually Safe

Steamer: Usually Safe

Heat: Good

Chemicals: Not attacked