Moissanite Vs Diamond VS Lab Grown Diamond Comparision Chart
Here's a detailed table comparison of Moissanite, Lab Diamond, and Diamond:
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PROPERTY |
MOISSANITE |
LAB DIAMOND |
DIAMOND |
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Composition |
Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
Carbon (C) |
Carbon (C) |
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Hardness (Mohs) |
9.25 |
10 |
10 |
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Refractive Index |
2.65-2.69 |
2.42 |
2.42 |
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Dispersion |
0.104 |
0.044 |
0.044 |
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Brilliance |
Higher than diamond |
Similar to natural diamond |
Superior brilliance |
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Color |
Available in near- colorless and colored |
Typically colorless, can be colored |
Can be colorless or fancy colors |
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Price |
Generally more affordable than diamonds |
Less expensive than diamonds |
Most expensive |
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Environmental Impact |
Lower impact, created in lab |
Lower impact, created in lab |
High impact, mined from the earth |
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Ethical Concerns |
No ethical issues, lab-created |
Fewer concerns, lab-created |
Potential ethical issues |
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Heat Resistance |
High |
Very high |
Very high |
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Clarity |
Typically very clear, fewer inclusions |
Similar to natural diamonds, can vary |
Varies from flawless to included |
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Cut |
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Durability |
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Origin |
Created in lab |
Created in lab |
Formed naturally over millions of years |
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Popularity |
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Longstanding popularity, traditional choice |
Summary:
- Moissanite: Known for its high brilliance and fire, more affordable, and eco-friendly.
- Lab Diamond: Identical in composition to natural diamonds, less expensive, eco-friendly, and ethical.
- Natural Diamond: Traditional choice, highest cost, potential ethical and environmental concerns.