If moissanite is almost as hard as diamond why isn’t there moissanite blades if moissanite is cheaper?

Question

If moissanite is almost as hard as diamond why isn’t there moissanite blades if moissanite is cheaper?

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Answer 1

Moissanite is naturally occurring silicon carbide. It is rare in nature but can be made artificially. It is used made all the time and used for abrasive and cutting tools all the time. The word moissanite is just not used.

EDIT: word was missing