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What characteristics of Moissanite give it such exceptional brilliance?

April 26, 2017characteristics exceptional moissanite

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What characteristics of Moissanite give it such exceptional brilliance?

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The Refractive Index (RI) of a gemstone is the most important optical property affecting its potential brilliance (sparkle). With an RI of 2.65-2.69, Moissanite displays more brilliance than diamond (RI 2.42) or any other popular gemstone, such as ruby (RI 1.77) and sapphire (RI 1.77).