Talk:Moissanite

I have added some historical notes and more cross-references making it clear that moissanite is both (A) synthetic, if purchased as a gemstone, and (B) the same material as SiC/carborundum. The article probably still needs work, but it reads less like advertising copy now. Some particularly vague comparisons have been discarded -- for example "about one tenth the price per carat of diamond" doesn't actually mean anything useful since the price per carat of diamond varies by a factor of over 1,000 (for powdered industrial diamond grit vs. a 2-carat blue-white brilliant cut VS). zowie 16:48, 12 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Cost?

Does anyone have any specific figures on the rough cost of this simulant for various caret weights? Say in 2005 USD? I'm just curious. Deco 06:46, 9 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

This page lists prices for round-cut moissanite at a particular retailer.

I have purchased many Moissanite items from this retailer. ∞☼Geaugagrrl^(T)/_(C) 17:16, 8 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Adopt-a-Mineral

This article was prepared by Mareah Flynn for the University of Houston course GEOL 3370 introduction to Mineralogy, Prof. Jonathan Snow, Instructor.

Duplicate, badly formatted

Given that this article needs wikification and cites vaguely-relevant journal articles, I suggest that the useful content be merged into the Silicon_carbide article and a redirect be put into place. Bandy (talk) 02:08, 30 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree! The article on SC seems more mature, and is more informative. EvertW

Criticism of Diamonds

It also might be worth noting that consumers choosing moissanite, are not participating in any kind of "blood diamond" stuff. 208.107.220.11 (talk) 14:22, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just found this link: http://diamondnexuslabs.com/jewelry/newsdesk_info.php?newsPath=1&newsdesk_id=5&gclid=CLz3oJGGjZMCFQx7PAod9winng 208.107.220.11 (talk) 14:26, 4 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Instead of being a diamond stimulant, Moissanite stands at its own because of its beauty. People are looking for something better than just diamond. It's unfair to say that it's a substite of diamond, it's a misunderstanding of Mossanite its own, since nature Moissanites are more rare and expensive than diamond. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.148.129.238 (talk) 17:53, 24 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]