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English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO] Mining & Minerals / Gems / Is a CZ stone different from Moissanite? | ||||
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3 +3 | Meissanite vs CZ |
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Meissanite vs CZ Explanation: In his article, "Synthetic moissanite: A new man-made jewel", Kurt Nassau, Ph.D. Bell Laboratories, NJ and member of the Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), stated that Moissanite "provides a believable diamond substitute that is closer in appearance and heft to diamond than any other gemstone material." Moissanite's "properties are overall closer to those of diamond than any other simulant Moissanite is more than two times as hard (resistant to scratching) as a Cubic Zirconium (CZ) and more than three times as tough (resistant to chipping/breaking). Lots of info here and on the web http://www.moissaniteco.com/moissanite_vs_cubic_zirconia.htm... |
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