Garnet (almandine) vs Moissanite
Moissanite is harder (Mohs 9.25) than Garnet (almandine) (Mohs 7–7.5), so it resists scratching better.
Moissanite has the higher refractive index (2.648–2.691 vs 1.790), which a refractometer (over-the-limit reading) can use to separate them.
Garnet (almandine) is denser (SG 4.05 vs 3.22); a garnet (almandine) of the same size weighs about 26% more.
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| Property | Garnet (almandine) | Moissanite |
|---|---|---|
| Species / material | Garnet | Silicon carbide |
| Mohs hardness | 7–7.5 | 9.25 |
| Refractive index | 1.790 | 2.648–2.691 |
| Specific gravity | 4.05 | 3.22 |
| Crystal system | Cubic | Hexagonal |
| Birefringence | None (isotropic) | 0.043 |
Values are typical ranges from standard gemmological references; individual stones can vary.
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