We know, we know – glossaries make you think of boring textbooks. Well, this glossary contains only terms related to a beautiful, sparkly stone! How can THAT be boring? Read on to learn the meaning of the gemological and scientific terms commonly used when talking about moissanite.
Boule: The cylindrical piece of raw crystal from which individual raw moissanite preforms are cut.
Brilliance: The degree to which a gemstone exhibits “sparkle.” See Refractive Index.
Carat: The traditional unit of measurement for a diamond’s weight. Moissanite is not measured in carats, as it weighs about 10% less than diamond. Instead, a moissanite stone’s size is given in millimeters and/or DEW. See Diamond Equivalent Weight.
Clarity: The degree to which a gemstone is free of imperfections that might affect its optical properties. See also Inclu
