Talk:Moissanite

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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)

Contents 1 Cost? 2 Adopt-a-Mineral 3 Duplicate, badly formatted 4 Criticism of Diamonds

[edit] 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)

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)

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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)

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)