Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Carbon silicide, identified by Dr. Henri Moissan of Paris in the meteoric iron of Cañon Diablo, Arizona. The same substance made artificially in the electric furnace is extensively used in the arts under the name of carborundum.
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- noun mineralogy A hexagonal-dihexagonal pyramidal
mineral containingcarbon andsilicon .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Reality: We are not talking of moissanite or cubic zirconia here.
Gem of an Idea 2010
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They are not cubic zirconium or moissanite, which are cheaper diamond substitutes that can be identified as fake with the naked eye.
Buy Her Lab-Grown Diamonds this Year; Not Blood Diamonds 2007
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Ten blocks north, across from Carnegie Hall, Lee Rosenbloom at Plaza Galleries puts the stones through a series of tests to check for cubic zirconia and moissanite, two popular diamond fakes.
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"Hmph. At least we know it's not moissanite," the gemologist said crisply, handing the device back to Beck, who did not look pleased to be cast in the role of assistant.
Dance Of Death Preston, Douglas 2005
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When my fiance proposed to me last month, he gave me a platinum-set moissanite ring.
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The professor I was working for, one of the world's top experts on SiC, explained all of this about moissanite to me and actually had a table posted outside his office door comparing its optical properties and hardness to those of other gemstones.
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For those of you interested in alternatives to diamond, you should consider moissanite.
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"Once we are fully satisfied with the look and feel of the site, along with the ability of the merchandise selection to properly present the vast array of moissanite jewelry available on the market, we plan to launch comprehensive marketing and social media campaigns designed to build consumer traffic and increase business for all wholesalers and retailers selling moissanite through a variety of channels."
unknown title 2011
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By leveraging our current customers' passion for moissanite through social media marketing programs and creating synergies among all of our digital properties, we plan to engage new consumers and raise overall moissanite awareness in a manner that we expect will increase this unique jewel's share of the $120 billion global jewelry market.
unknown title 2011
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In addition to a wealth of information, the site also offers consumers an exceptional selection of loose moissanite gemstones and finished jewelry, including rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings, all at an incredible value.
unknown title 2011
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